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
  • The moonshot idea of putting AI data centers into outer space just moved one step closer to reality, despite doubts about its feasibility.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The last thing this young and impressionable Dolphins squad needs is to have doubts that the progress being made, the foundation being laid, is faulty, and fragile.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of doubt
Noun
  • Instead, the two biggest options trades on the tape Tuesday reeked of skepticism.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But the proposal for time for debate has been met with skepticism in some quarters.
    — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • Teachers, principals or other school officials are among the professionals considered by Missouri law to be mandated reporters and are required to report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect directly to state authorities.
    — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Related Stories With 2,000 souls on board, the stakes are high and suspicion spreads, as the mission turned murder investigation slowly transforms into a global security crisis.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspicion
Noun
  • Luxury’s financial uncertainty and fashion’s changing cultural reach are part of the picture, but so is audience fatigue.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Her final season began with uncertainty over whether labor negotiations would disrupt the league’s schedule.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncertainty
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“Distrustfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrustfulness. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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