General distrust (8)
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I believe the answer is:
cynicism
(Other definitions for cynicism that I've seen before include "Attitude that people are generally selfish and untrustworthy" , "Disbelief" , "Pessimism and distrust" , "Inclination to believe the worst of people" , "Attitude that people's motives are generally bad" .)