mistrustful

adjective

Definition of mistrustfulnext
1
as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims we were mistrustful of the so-called "miracle cure" for obesity

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2
as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something inhabitants of that remote community tend to be mistrustful of outsiders

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistrustful
  1. skeptical
  2. unsure
  3. suspicious
  4. uncertain
  5. cautious
  6. distrustful
  7. careful
Adjective
  • Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.
    Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of skeptical
Adjective
  • The bus originated in Atlanta but had around six or seven stops on the way, and investigators are unsure where the man got on, Kenny said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • About 27 percent said Americans were responsible for finding their own coverage, while 19 percent were unsure or skipped the question.
    Tara Suter, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of unsure
Adjective
  • Be sure to double-check the app’s log to confirm all suspicious activity has been addressed.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The tipster said that someone sent suspicious messages over social media asking about juvenile girls.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • But the outcome at the end of a tumultuous week had been uncertain after Trump had insisted the deal include an increase in the government’s borrowing limit.
    Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Whether the snow sticks around long enough for a white Christmas is uncertain.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of uncertain
Adjective
  • Travelers should be cautious, especially along major highways like Interstate 90 and 35, as conditions could remain hazardous.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • Fight-or-flight became our default state, leaving us distrustful, disconnected, and exhausted.
    Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Christopher Beam: The worst of crypto is yet to come Crypto is a technology whose transformative product is not a particular service but a culture—one that is, by nature, distrustful of institutions and sympathetic to people who want to dismantle or troll them.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of distrustful
Adjective
  • After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!
    Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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