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distrustful

[dis-truhst-fuhl] / dɪsˈtrʌst fəl /


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The people angered by and distrustful of Discord’s invasive verification methods are right to be.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

My distrustful and selfish brother was named as the executor of my late parents’ estate.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

Ms. McGarr, who teaches at University of Wisconsin-Madison, is often acerbic about her subjects but notes that they were “awash in patriotic fervor at the same time that they were distrustful and cynical.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The demand for ethically produced eggs continues to grow as consumers become more distrustful of conventional egg supplies, especially following the spread of avian flu in recent years.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Taran cast Orddu a distrustful glance, but ventured to put his weight against the cauldron.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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