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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
we were mistrustful of the so-called "miracle cure" for obesity
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
inhabitants of that remote community tend to be mistrustful of outsiders
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Still, the man who brought the game to life is skeptical.—
Seth Emerson, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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When Adam Neumann launched Flow, his residential real-estate venture, a little over three years ago, a lot of people were skeptical.—
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Researchers are still unsure of the exact cause of a water allergy.—
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The letter said that educators who were unsure of their responsibility were not given guidance or support about what to do.—
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Joshua later discovered that the police received a tip about a suspicious vehicle earlier that day.—
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Aurora police received reports at about 3 p.m. Monday of a suspicious person trespassing at The Parking Spot in the 19900 block of East 56th Avenue, trying to break into vehicles and refusing to leave, according to a news release from the police department.—
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In the early, uncertain days of COVID-19, when people were told to stay home to save lives, Lightfoot chose compassion over citations.—
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This phenomenon has been further propelled by ongoing inflation, high interest rates, and an uncertain economic outlook.—
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Younger teammates were cautious to approach him, mindful of his intense dedication to his process and wary of disrupting it.—
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While there's no way to know who will have a reaction to the stings, Suiter says that anyone who carries an Epipen for other stinging insects should be exceptionally cautious.—
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Patrick is willing to do anything to help his wife but becomes distrustful of Ella-Rose even as Abigail falls under her spell.—
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Over time, the person on the receiving end becomes distrustful of you.—
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The review process is careful for a reason – and perhaps the only real method of speeding it up is the one Zeldin has proposed: reassigning staff so there are more people to share the work.—
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From examining markets and assessing team capacity to reviewing current offerings, the decision to expand to a second storefront is one that requires careful consideration before any concrete plans are put in motion.—
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“Mistrustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistrustful. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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