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
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The result is widespread trauma, fear, and distrust—particularly in our schools, where children should feel safest.
—Alberto M. Carvalho, Time, 10 June 2025
Sabeen Shaikh, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The long conflict over slavery—tens of thousands of white Marylanders fought on both sides of the Civil War—made many of Baltimore’s white residents fear and distrust the police.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 May 2025
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Noun
Though talks are scheduled, mutual distrust and competing demands continue to cloud the path to any lasting agreement.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The result is widespread trauma, fear, and distrust—particularly in our schools, where children should feel safest.
—Alberto M. Carvalho, Time, 10 June 2025
Verb
Physicians and patients distrust AI and machine learning technologies that may otherwise help close gaps in technology and knowledge among different healthcare facilities.
—Sabeen Shaikh, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The long conflict over slavery—tens of thousands of white Marylanders fought on both sides of the Civil War—made many of Baltimore’s white residents fear and distrust the police.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distrust
Noun
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There is no doubt that the strike will be recorded as one of the most successful strategic bombing operations in history.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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There's no doubt whoever comes out of this liberal rat race will be sent packing when Iowans re-elect America First fighter Mariannette Miller-Meeks next fall.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Trump’s reelection dashed the view that his first presidency was a mere aberration, and his second administration’s early, seismic actions on global trade, skepticism toward allies, and affection for erstwhile adversaries have already changed the United States’ role and image in the world.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Tesla’s history of hype and overpromising with FSD is legendary, increasing the validity of skepticism.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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While a few skeptics are bound to remain mistrustful no matter what, the suspicion is rooted in part in experience.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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Since the sender address and branding are authentic, recipients are more likely to trust the communication without suspicion.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Where uncertainty is the only certainty, clinging to perfection and fearing mistakes damages credibility.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The dollar, already weakened by tariffs and policy uncertainty, fell to a three-year low on the row, the Financial Times reported.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 June 2025
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Lack of transparency around point value and expiration breeds mistrust.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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However, failing to disclose such care to the non-custodial parent may still cause relationship strain and mistrust, especially if the child shares information later.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
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“Distrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrust. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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