untrusting (Meaning)

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untrusting (s)

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

Emily's untrusting nature made it difficult for her to build close relationships.
The citizens were untrusting of their government after numerous instances of corruption.
She was untrusting of strangers, keeping her distance until she got to know them better.
The untrusting witness refused to provide any information to the police.
John's untrusting attitude stemmed from a traumatic experience in his past.
The company's untrusting policy prevented employees from accessing sensitive documents.
Her untrusting demeanor made it hard for others to approach her.
The untrusting dog growled at anyone who tried to come near it.
The child's untrusting eyes betrayed his fear of new situations.
Despite his efforts, he couldn't shake his deeply untrusting nature.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

doubting, mistrustful,distrustful, unsure, leery, unpersuaded, hesitant, skeptical, undecided, trustless

trusting, confiding, childlike, naive, childlike, gullible, naive, naïve, naïve, unsophisticated

Emily's untrusting nature made it difficult for her to build close relationships.

The citizens were untrusting of their government after numerous instances of corruption.

She was untrusting of strangers, keeping her distance until she got to know them better.

The untrusting witness refused to provide any information to the police.