" distrustfully "

1: with distrust;

  * e.g., " ... to say that I read the stories in the tabloids distrustfully is putting it mildly "

•  Synonyms : 

•  askance,

•  doubtfully,

•  doubtingly,

•  dubiously,

•  mistrustfully,

•  sideways,

•  skeptically,

•  suspiciously

•  Antonyms : 

•  trustfully,

•  trustingly

1: inclined to doubt or question claims;

  * e.g., " ... she was distrustful of her boyfriend's claim of having saved the kitten from a raging fire "

•  Synonyms : 

•  disbelieving,

•  doubting,

•  incredulous,

•  mistrustful,

•  negativistic,

•  questioning,

•  show-me,

•  skeptical,

•  suspecting,

•  suspicious,

•  unbelieving

•  Antonyms : 

•  credulous,

•  gullible,

•  trustful,

•  trusting,

•  uncritical,

•  unquestioning

2: not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something;

  * e.g., " ... naturally distrustful of politicians who claim to have all the answers "

•  Synonyms : 

•  doubtful,

•  dubious,

•  hinky,

•  mistrustful,

•  skeptical,

•  suspicious,

•  trustless,

•  uncertain,

•  unconvinced,

•  undecided,

•  unsettled,

•  unsure

•  Antonyms : 

•  certain,

•  convinced,

•  positive,

•  sure