Definition of distrust - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
emotionfeeling of not trusting someone or something
- There was distrust between the two business partners.
Verb
doubtnot trust someone or something for any reason
- I distrust the old bridge and that stranger.
Expressions with distrust
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
lack of confidence in oneself or one's decisions
Her self-distrust made her question every choice.
Origin of distrust
Old English, distrust (lack of trust)
Terms with distrust included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
distrust
lack confidence in someone's honesty or reliability
doubt
distrust or have doubts about someone or something
distrustful
inclined to suspect or distrust others
psychology
general distrust of people's motives
distrust caution
feeling unsure about someone or something, often being careful
distrust
regard someone or something with suspicion
psychology
extreme, irrational distrust of others
distrust
not believe anyone is honest or reliable
relationship
related to a commitment not kept, causing disappointment or distrust
social behavior
widespread suspicion or distrust exists within a group
distrust
feel cautious or suspicious about someone or something
distrust
persistent feeling of distrust or suspicion
emotion
small feelings of uncertainty or distrust
general distrust
suspicion or distrust
trust
in a way that shows no distrust
distrustful humor
humor that shows distrust in human sincerity
suspiciously
in a way that shows suspicion or distrust
emotion
view with disapproval or distrust
distrust
expresses distrust in someone's honesty or situation's truth
personality
person or thing showing extreme distrust or negativity
shows distrust
in a manner that shows distrust or skepticism
medical controversy
person who rejects immunization because of safety fears, distrust, or personal beliefs
mental health
extreme distrust or terror that warps thinking and drives irrational actions
distrustful nature
tendency to distrust or suspect others
Examples of distrust in a sentence
Public distrust rose after the safety scandal. I distrust his motives and won't take his advice. She distrusts unfamiliar foods at the market.
View all translations of distrust
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:méfiance, se méfier de, ...
- German:Misstrauen, misstrauen, ...
- Italian:sfiducia, diffidare, ...
- Spanish:desconfianza, desconfiar, ...
- Portuguese:desconfiança, desconfiar, ...
- Chinese:不信任, 不相信, ...
- Japanese:不信, 信用しない, ...
- Arabic:عَدَم الثِقَة, شَكَّ فِي, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹסֶר אֵמוּן, לַחְשֹׁד, ...
- Russian:недоверие, не доверять, ...
- Ukrainian:недовіра, не довіряти, ...
- Hindi:अविश्वास, अविश्वास करना, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the