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Distrustfulness

Definition:

Distrustfulness is the state or quality of being skeptical, doubtful, or suspicious towards someone or something.

Example Sentences:

• His constant distrustfulness towards his colleagues made it difficult to establish a sense of teamwork in the office.
• The high crime rate in the neighborhood gave rise to a general feeling of distrustfulness among the residents.
• Martha's experience of betrayal in the past left her with a lingering sense of distrustfulness in all her relationships.

Synonyms:

• Suspicion
• Skepticism
• Doubt
• Wariness
• Mistrust

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