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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Still, Madrid’s governance model is integral to the club’s self-image, although few doubt that Perez has been the most influential in setting policy during his two spells as president (2000-2006 and since 2009).—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Still, there were lingering doubts.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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The launch of the furry drawers, which retail for $32, has been met with some skepticism online.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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So how can fusion companies clear up confusion and counter skepticism about their technology?—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Over 83 pitches and six innings in that Seattle start, the righty’s suspicions grew.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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While Victim 2 took a pass on the hypercar offer -- as did an Indy car driver known as Victim 1 -- because of his suspicions about Rogers, Michael Mente did not.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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All of this explains the wild uncertainty business leaders have experienced in recent months.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The players, according to sources close to the squad, do not know what to expect with regards to Postecoglou’s future — there is a mood of uncertainty.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Distrustfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrustfulness. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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