mistrustfulness

noun

as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something eyed the strange invention with his usual mistrustfulness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistrustfulness
  1. doubt
  2. skepticism
  3. suspicion
  4. uncertainty
Noun
  • Gabi is much younger in his experience but without doubt can deliver.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Yet Saudi analysts have accelerated calls for a diversification of military supply chains and even nuclear energy endeavors amid doubts toward Washington's security commitments.
    — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of doubt
Noun
  • While Board members expressed support for continued efforts to fine tune the proposal in question, many for the first time indicated skepticism over the financials presented.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Their skepticism and dissatisfaction, however, appear to have fallen most heavily upon the majority party governing from Washington.
    — Robert T.F. Downes, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • He was ​arrested ⁠on suspicion of ‌offenses under sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act, ‌the statement said.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Justic cast suspicion on Paul Snider, noting the prosecutors had said the killer took the time to clean up in the bathroom before leaving the home.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of suspicion
Noun
  • Public investment sustains that work through years of uncertainty.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • It should be built to help identify which evidence is credible; to generate the strongest competing explanations; to distinguish facts from inference and prediction; and to make uncertainty visible rather than manufacture precision.
    — Keren Yarhi-Milo, Time, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of uncertainty
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“Mistrustfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistrustfulness. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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