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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
we were mistrustful of the so-called "miracle cure" for obesity
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
inhabitants of that remote community tend to be mistrustful of outsiders
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistrustful
Adjective
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But Gregory remains skeptical, and while Tea might not be my favorite person, the way Dr. G is shifting blame and disrespecting his wife is hard to ignore.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025 -
Some experts and victims’ relatives remain skeptical that the suspects arrested were the true perpetrators.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, police are unsure if the attacker acted on his own and are searching for other potential suspects.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Trump of the first half of the movie might surprise viewers used to the 2025 version: an outer-borough scion, ambitious but unsure, who bristles under his despotic father, aspires to greater recognition and bets big on the revival of Midtown Manhattan during its 1970s nadir.—
Marc Tracy,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Officials said the people inside the home were able to escape thanks to the mom, who heard suspicious noises, before finding the fire and evacuating her family, adding that some family members even had to jump out of second-story windows to escape the flames.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The officer informs him that his license plate is missing and discovers a suspicious liquid dripping from the trunk.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Alexander’s future Cornerback Jaire Alexander’s future in Green Bay remains uncertain.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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While international military and financial support have bolstered Ukraine’s resilience, the country confronts an uncertain future as peace talks, initiated by the Trump administration with the Kremlin, unfold against the backdrop of staggering human and economic losses.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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The market remains cautious about suggesting any change could come soon.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Younger generations have grown distrustful of corporations—not by choice, but by experience.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Most left-leaning Americans are similarly distrustful of the pro-natalist discourse.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Under Jones’ careful direction, the Bulldogs do not beat themselves.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Effective brainstorming sessions require careful planning and prep.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Mistrustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistrustful. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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