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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
we were mistrustful of the so-called "miracle cure" for obesity
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
inhabitants of that remote community tend to be mistrustful of outsiders
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The idea is to build up a layer of skeptical immunity that makes people less susceptible to the manipulative tools that misinformation also employs.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Biden's energy transition policies face hurdles before a Supreme Court skeptical of federal agency interpretations of the law.Ben Geman, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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From the opening scenes of Marion's theft to her fateful arrival at Bates Motel (the first hour of this movie features some of the best filmmaking and acting ever) to the impending investigation, Hitchcock constantly shifts the focus, keeping viewers unsure of what will happen next.Travis Bean, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Since discovery of the crime, police and prosecutors have warned metro Detroiters not to allow any stranger access to their homes if residents are unsure about the stranger’s identity.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
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These three suspicious men dropped out of sky in front of my house, on the 400 block of North Jones, hung out there for a bit, then ran toward my driveway blowing horns and flew off, heading toward Oakwood.Jay Martel, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Earlier in the month, the city's Metro Explosive Disposal Unit destroyed a suspicious device found near a ballot box at around 4 a.m. on Oct. 8, Vancouver police said at the time.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2024
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But the vote’s outcome is uncertain, despite a push from union leadership urging members to accept the offer this time around — and the deal on the table is not significantly different from an offer rejected by nearly two-thirds of membership just over a week ago.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Because the effects of the storms are uncertain, Barclays said before the report that the Fed probably would not read too much into an unusually low October jobs figure.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Be aware of unconscious bias: Language fluency often leads to higher status in teams, but managers should be cautious of letting this override other important factors like expertise, creativity and insight.IESE Business School, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Starbucks’ business in China has also been struggling to recover since the pandemic, and the rise of cheaper local rivals such as Luckin Coffee and a more cautious consumer have dented sales in recent months.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Many of those in the camp have mental illnesses and are distrustful of authorities and those trying to help them, Kegel said.Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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That type of person is not interested in a distrustful and rigid workplace.Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Yet, the hype must be balanced with careful governance and thoughtful investment strategies.Brian Walker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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That includes careful analysis of the kind of data used, where is it is hosted, and whether the data is being stored for future use or being actively used.Michael del Castillo, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Mistrustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistrustful. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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