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Definitions

distrustful

[dis-truhst-fuhl] / dɪsˈtrʌst fəl /
ADJECTIVE
disbelieving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cautious doubtful dubious fearful jealous leery mistrustful skeptical suspicious uneasy wary
WEAK
been hit before cagey chary cynical doubting uptight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believing careless certain clear confident definite heedless incautious rash sure trusting trustworthy trusty unquestionable
WEAK
assured faithful trustful unsuspecting

Example Sentences

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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

The Saudis are also building close relations with Qatar -- which remains distrustful of the UAE since the blockade -- recently signing off on a high-speed rail link.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Israel is distrustful of the new president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda militant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

I know the Courters were angry and distrustful of me for much longer than they let me know, but they did not punish me for what I had done.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.