Distrust and Hesitancy

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Distrust noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

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Hesitancy and distrust are semantically related in feeling topic. In some cases you can use "Hesitancy" instead a noun "Distrust".

Hesitancy noun - A lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something.

Usage example: his appointment to the superintendency was confirmed by the school board without the least hesitancy

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Distrust and hesitancy are semantically related in feeling topic. Sometimes you can use "Distrust" instead a noun "Hesitancy".

initial	initial distrust	initial hesitancy
mutual	mutual distrust	mutual hesitancy

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