CEFR B2

distrustfulness

noun

Meaning

A state of suspicion and doubt regarding the honesty, reliability, or truthfulness of someone or something.

Examples

His constant distrustfulness made it hard for him to form close relationships.
The company's recent scandal fueled the public's distrustfulness towards its advertisements.

Synonyms: suspicion, skepticism, cynicism, mistrust

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distrustfulness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: dɪsˈtrʌstfəlnəs

Definition

A state of suspicion and doubt regarding the honesty, reliability, or truthfulness of someone or something.

Examples

His constant distrustfulness made it hard for him to form close relationships.
The company's recent scandal fueled the public's distrustfulness towards its advertisements.
She approached the new proposal with a healthy dose of distrustfulness, given past experiences.

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