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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
we were mistrustful of the so-called "miracle cure" for obesity
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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
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Buffalo also had an inspiring end to the season two years ago, and that’s what has made fans skeptical that this late-season run means much.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025 -
But people remain skeptical, and some commentary isn't helping.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who was at either of the Grapevine locations March 28-30 and is unvaccinated or unsure of their vaccination status is at risk of contracting measles, Tarrant officials said.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2025
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Republicans were the most divided, with 31% in support, 27% in opposition and 42% unsure.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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At least 11 cables were damaged in the Baltic Sea within 15 months, the alliance heavily suspicious of Russian influence.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The only giveaway is the web address, which often uses suspicious or misspelled domains.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Aside from the retroactive tariffs expected to be announced this afternoon by the White House, not only is the imposition of secondary sanctions on buyers of Russian highly uncertain, but their possible nature remains inscrutable.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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And the partnership comes as TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Dawn Staley, who’s undefeated in NCAA finals, is cautious in taking that fact into consideration.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Those with heart conditions, including a recent heart attack or stroke, should also be cautious about taking medications that contain PDE5 inhibitors.30 The safety and side effects of the ingredients in ExtenZe have not been studied in clinical trials.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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After Aqua Illinois, the village’s water provider, switched the water source to the Kankakee River and introduced a blended phosphate that caused elevated lead levels, Jenkins-Bell said the village, with a population of about 7,000, has become distrustful.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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The close relationship between Australia and Japan is being reinforced by both countries having long standing connections to the U.S. which has become increasingly distrustful of China.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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But the discussion around Golden this season has been muted, strained and careful all the way to the end, Monday’s dramatic 65-63 comeback win against Houston to seize the title.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many target companies use different software and services—Google vs. Microsoft, on-premise vs. cloud, etc. Unraveling and consolidating these technologies is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution.—
David Van Ronk,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Mistrustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistrustful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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