distrustful

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

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

Until he had more information, Farmer was cool and distrustful, even a little prickly, White told me, remembering the moment.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French