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distrustful

/dɪsˈtrʌstfəl/

Meanings
adjective
(active sense) Experiencing distrust, showing distrust, wary, sceptical, suspicious, doubtful.

Examples :

"After being lied to multiple times, she became distrustful of anything he said. "
attitude character mind negative

Related Words

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sceptical adjective

/ˈskeptɪkəl/ /ˈsɛptɪkəl/

Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.

"My dad was sceptical about online shopping until he received his new shoes quickly and easily. "

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doubtful noun

/ˈdaʊtfəl/

A doubtful person or thing.

"The doubtful result of the science project made the student worried. "

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anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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suspicious adjective

/səˈspɪ.ʃəs/

Arousing suspicion.

"His suspicious behaviour brought him to the attention of the police."

Illustration distrust

distrust noun

/dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/

Lack of trust or confidence.

"The constant lies created a deep distrust between the siblings. "

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passive noun

/ˈpæs.ɪv/

(grammar) The passive voice of verbs.

"The passive voice is often used in school reports to describe scientific experiments. "

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experiencing verb

/ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"Experiencing new cultures helps you understand the world better. "

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showing verb

/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

To display, to have somebody see (something).

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

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multiple noun

/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

"14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7"

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changing verb

/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

To become something different.

"The tadpole changed into a frog.   Stock prices are constantly changing."

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causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."