distrust

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Suspicion of the authorities and scepticism about the cause of death has led to deep distrust among some in the communities currently affected by Ebola.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Workers who trust AI too much may accept inaccurate information without questioning it, while employees who distrust the technology completely may overlook its potential advantages.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

There is also deep distrust of outside authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Some polls have shown broad distrust of AI among Americans and opposition to building more data centers.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Felicia knew that her mother, who stayed at home reading her books and rocking on the porch swing, had an instinctive distrust of the ecclesiastical.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García