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Definition of distrusting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
suspiciousRare showing lack of trustRare
- His distrusting nature made it hard for him to make friends.
2.
untrustingRare not willing to trustRare
- She was distrusting of strangers after the incident.
Origin of distrusting
Latin, dis- (apart) + trust (confidence)
Examples of distrusting in a sentence
Their distrusting attitude was evident. His distrusting nature made it hard to form friendships. They were distrusting of the new policy changes.
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- French:méfiant, ...
- German:misstrauisch, nicht vertrauensvoll, ...
- Italian:sospettoso, ...
- Spanish:sospechoso, receloso, ...
- Portuguese:desconfiado, desconfiada, ...
- Chinese:不信任, 怀疑, ...
- Japanese:疑い深い, 信用しない, ...
- Arabic:مُرتاب, غَيْر وَاثِق, ...
- Hebrew:חַשְׁדָן, ...
- Russian:подозрительный, ...
- Ukrainian:підозрілий, ...
- Hindi:संदेही, अविश्वासी, ...
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
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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)
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.
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- 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, ...
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