Distrustfulness and Distrust

Distrustfulness

Distrustfulness noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.
Usage example: one voter who usually listens to campaign promises with an air of distrustfulness

Distrust is a synonym for distrustfulness in mistrust topic. In some cases you can use "Distrust" instead a noun "Distrustfulness".

Distrust

Distrust noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.
Usage example: the psychic's bold claims were greeted with distrust and outright scorn

Distrustfulness is a synonym for distrust in mistrust topic. You can use "Distrustfulness" instead a noun "Distrust". popular alternative

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