as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
the psychic's bold claims were greeted with distrust and outright scorn
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as in to doubt
to have no trust or confidence in
we instinctively distrust those phone calls that tell us we have won a free vacation or car
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Recent Examples of distrust
Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
In the years following 2020, cities nationwide experienced alarming increases in homicides, shootings and other crime as the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, destabilized local economies and deepened distrust in public institutions.
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Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
Journalist and author Steven Rosenbaum has more reasons than most to distrust AI.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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Noun
This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people.
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Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
In the years following 2020, cities nationwide experienced alarming increases in homicides, shootings and other crime as the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, destabilized local economies and deepened distrust in public institutions.
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Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Verb
But the populist wing of the left distrusts her commitment largely because of her association with the Democratic Party establishment.
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Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
Journalist and author Steven Rosenbaum has more reasons than most to distrust AI.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distrust
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The prosecutor’s office, taking a fresh look at the murder, learned the lead investigator shared those doubts.
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Caicedo has made a name for himself as a regular starter for Chelsea in recent years — and his appearance in the Champions League leaves no doubt about his experience in high stakes matches.
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But there is plenty of skepticism about whether these will meaningfully boost economic growth.
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The productivity illusion Acemoglu’s skepticism about AI’s economic upside isn’t contrarianism — it’s grounded in a framework he’s applied to every major wave of automation for decades.
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No group immediately claimed responsibility, but suspicion is likely to fall on the Pakistani Taliban, who have been blamed for similar attacks in the past.
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Investigators suspect the person was injured in the Old Sacramento shooting, and police said the person had an outstanding felony warrant and was also arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of ammunition.
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
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Without real training and support, AI adoption can become another source of burnout, confusion and mistrust.
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Despite public unity, gulf officials signal lingering mistrust, demanding full inclusion in future arrangements and insisting Iran halt missile and drone attacks, proxy support and interference with neighbors’ security and stability.
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“Distrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrust. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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