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
Peter Bart, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Despite a political climate dominated by division and distrust, the findings underscore a striking and perhaps hopeful truth: Americans across the political spectrum still overwhelmingly support democracy and constitutional norms.
—Kristina Becvar, Twin Cities, 25 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
While jumping from one show to the next, Walters nurtured her relationship with fans and would have been appalled by the current aura of distrust.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Despite a political climate dominated by division and distrust, the findings underscore a striking and perhaps hopeful truth: Americans across the political spectrum still overwhelmingly support democracy and constitutional norms.
—Kristina Becvar, Twin Cities, 25 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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Serena Peng, a Seattle resident visiting Tokyo, described having initial doubts after seeing online speculation but ultimately continuing with her trip.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Given today’s network of satellites and temperature sensors, when could scientists have first known, beyond a reasonable doubt, that increases in atmospheric CO2 from fossil fuel burning and land use change were altering our global climate?—
Ben Santer,
Scientific American,
4 July 2025
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Many in Trump's cabinet have previously expressed concern over the implications of an overly strong dollar, and skepticism regarding its status as the world's reserve currency.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The lack of trust and growing skepticism about Netanyahu’s intentions are reflected in the dwindling public approval among Israelis.—
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Their suspicions heightened when Shaw claimed to them that one month before Ben died, Lynlee allegedly plotted to kill Ben by giving him a poisonous protein shake laced with 15 Percocet pills.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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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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While uncertainty around the impact of the levies remains, analysts say investor concern has faded as trade negotiations have entered a quieter phase after the Trump administration struck a deal with China earlier this month.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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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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There is value to her mistrust or distrust, her guarded-ness.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Our team then looked at perceptual maps and vector message modeling by levels of mistrust.—
Sarah Bauerle Bass,
The Conversation,
23 June 2025
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“Distrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrust. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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