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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Noun
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There was always a little bit of doubt there, even from the beginning.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 July 2025 -
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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Dexter stalks his next victim (Marc Menchaca) — a killer who targets ride-share drivers — while the ghost of his father Harry (James Remar) urges him to be careful, and a fidgety Harrison tries to evade police suspicions.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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That new regime’s anti-Western stance put it on a path to conflict with the United States and Israel, and created their long-standing suspicion that Iran’s nuclear program was not purely civilian, as Tehran claimed, but also involved clandestine efforts to develop weapons.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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With so many issues still up in the air, though — including the missing permits and the uncertainty around what capacity the ground can open at — Barca have not been able to start any ticket sales for matches.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The much delayed, years-long renovation of the UN buildings, which has overrun its budget by as much as 118 million CHF ($144 million), adds a layer of uncertainty to the otherwise neatly sophisticated decor.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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“Distrustfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrustfulness. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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