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Distrustful

Verb / dɪˈstrʌstfʌl / Another word for distrustful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling or showing distrust or suspicion

Synonyms & similar words

trustful mistrustful suspicious doubtful disbelieving unsure cautious wary guarded leery skeptical untrusting unbelieving sceptical dubiety incredulous questioning cynical unconvinced distrustworthy skeptical

Example sentences

  1. He was distrustful of the salesman's promises.
  2. She became distrustful after being lied to.
  3. The dog was distrustful of strangers.
  4. The student was distrustful of the new teacher.
  5. The detective was distrustful of the suspect's story.

Quotes

  • "Distrustful people are the most wretched." - Cicero
  • "A man who trusts nobody is apt to be the kind of man nobody trusts." - Harold MacMillan
  • "The distrustful man is the one who believes in himself rather than in others." - Romain Rolland

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