distrustful
Example Sentences
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US President Donald Trump has been pushing for a security deal between Syria and Israel, but Israel remains distrustful of Syria's authorities.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
The last five years have come at a cost to Angharad, who experienced nightmares and still feels angry and distrustful of others.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Everybody has felt heartbreak or confusion or duped or confused or distrustful of their own intuition and all of that stuff.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Much of the Catholic hierarchy in Rome remained distrustful of American political norms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
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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