Political Skepticism Terms

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon

verb to regard with suspicion or doubt

  • The business partnership was marred by mutual mistrust between the two parties.
  • I can't work with someone I mistrust, it just doesn't feel right.
  • I have a gut feeling to mistrust that guy, I just don't trust him.
  • Mistrust is like a poison that slowly erodes relationships over time.

adjective feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

  • The investors were wary of putting their money into the new startup.
  • I'm always wary of trying new restaurants without reading reviews first.
  • She's wary of that guy, he seems sketchy.
  • After being betrayed before, she was wary of letting anyone else into her heart.