1. in a way that shows doubt or suspicion about someone or something

Examples

• She looked at the stranger mistrustfully.
• He mistrustfully examined the contract before signing.
• The dog approached the new visitor mistrustfully.
• The witness answered the lawyer’s questions mistrustfully.
• She mistrustfully watched her opponent during the debate.
• The child mistrustfully accepted the candy from the unknown person.