as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
one voter who usually listens to campaign promises with an air of distrustfulness
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Noun
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Beyond any doubt, his response would have been laughter—not surprise.—
Robert Pinsky,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2025 -
The future of The Watcher has been in serious doubt after its co-creator Ryan Murphy moved his overall deal to Disney in 2023.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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This meteoric rise has sparked debates, excitement, and skepticism across the crypto ecosystem.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump's nominee for Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, suggested peace negotiations could happen within 100 days, but skepticism remains high among European allies.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Privy to his suspicions and intentions is a mysterious gardener who seems to come out of nowhere with myriad solutions to our hero’s problems.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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After analyzing the videos, the team confirmed their suspicions: When one chimp started peeing, others quickly followed suit.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Jan. 2025
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Gold prices jumped to a over two-month peak on Tuesday, supported by a weaker dollar and as markets flocked to the safe-haven asset as uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump's potential tariffs continued to loom.—
Anjana Anil,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Amid this uncertainty, many brands are turning to alternative social commerce platforms.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Distrustfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrustfulness. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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