Distrustful Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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distrustful

[dษชsหˆtrสŒstfษ™l ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

feeling towards someone

Having or showing a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.

Synonyms

doubtful, skeptical, suspicious, untrusting.

Examples of usage

  • He gave me a distrustful look.
  • She was distrustful of strangers.
  • His distrustful attitude made it difficult to work together.
  • Being distrustful can make relationships challenging.
  • I could sense her distrustful nature from the way she spoke.

Translations

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Origin of 'distrustful'

The word 'distrustful' originates from the combination of 'dis-', meaning 'lack of' or 'not', and 'trustful', which comes from the word 'trust'. The concept of trust has been a fundamental aspect of human relationships throughout history, and the prefix 'dis-' adds a negative connotation to it. The word has been used in English language since the 16th century.


See also: distrust, entrust, entrusting, mistrust, mistrustful, mistrustfully, trust, trustee, trustful, trustfulness, trustingly, trustworthily, trustworthiness, trustworthy, untrusting, untrustworthily, untrustworthiness, untrustworthy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,274, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.