distrustfulness

noun

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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  1. doubt
  2. skepticism
  3. suspicion
  4. uncertainty
Noun
  • Eliminate all doubt and all potential for committing a violation by using a side-by-side or over/under double barrel.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Still, there was a cloud of public doubt lingering over the event.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of doubt
Noun
  • If Lex seems pessimistic about the Eagles, Josh is pushing back against any skepticism.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Separate Gallup polling conducted in 2025 found that skepticism about the safety of driverless cars had risen over the previous several years.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • According to the report, there was no suspicion that Russini was closer to Vrabel than anyone else.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Once viewed with suspicion by much of the political establishment, nationalist parties have increasingly gained influence within governments and European institutions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspicion
Noun
  • Future Vikings Ring of Honor member Harrison Smith’s status remains up in the air, but the team’s uncertainty at the position suggests his return would be welcome.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The uncertainty has left many California homeowners at war with their insurers.
    — Evan Bush, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncertainty
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“Distrustfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrustfulness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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