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MISTRUSTFUL Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word mistrustful. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word mistrustful. (close relations)
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suspicious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

• not as expected

wary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

adjective satellite

• openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

distrustful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing distrust

apprehensive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quick to understand

• mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

• in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

cynical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

doubtful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• open to doubt or suspicion

• fraught with uncertainty or doubt

• unsettled in mind or opinion

guarded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• prudent

skeptical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

• marked by or given to doubt

uncertain
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

• not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown

• not established or confirmed

• not certain to occur; not inevitable

adjective satellite

• subject to change

• not consistent or dependable

• ambiguous (especially in the negative)

unsure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

untrusting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

leery
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

Alternatives for SUSPICIOUS

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