Pronunciation: /mɪsˈtrʌstfəl/
adjective doubtful or suspicious of someone or something
A1 She is mistrustful of strangers.
A2 The cat was mistrustful of the new dog in the house.
B1 After being betrayed by her friend, she became mistrustful of others.
B2 The detective had a mistrustful nature, always questioning people's motives.
C1 Growing up in a rough neighborhood made him inherently mistrustful of authority figures.
C2 Her years of experience in the corporate world had made her cynical and mistrustful of her colleagues.
formal The new employee was mistrustful of her colleagues until she got to know them better.
informal She's always been a bit mistrustful of strangers, but she warms up quickly once she gets to know them.
slang I don't blame you for being mistrustful of that guy, he gives off a weird vibe.
figurative Her heart had been broken so many times that she had become mistrustful of love itself.
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