Distrustfulness: meaning, definitions and examples
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distrustfulness
[ dɪsˈtrʌstf(ə)lnəs ]
feeling
The quality or state of being distrustful; lack of trust or confidence.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He regarded the stranger with distrustfulness.
- The distrustfulness in her eyes was evident.
- I could sense the distrustfulness in his tone.
personality trait
A personality trait characterized by a general sense of suspicion and lack of trust in others.
Synonyms
cynicism, skepticism, wariness
Examples of usage
- His distrustfulness often led to conflicts with his colleagues.
- Her distrustfulness made it difficult for her to form close relationships.
Translations
Translations of the word "distrustfulness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desconfiança
🇮🇳 अविश्वास
🇩🇪 Misstrauen
🇮🇩 ketidakpercayaan
🇺🇦 недовіра
🇵🇱 nieufność
🇯🇵 不信
🇫🇷 méfiance
🇪🇸 desconfianza
🇹🇷 güvensizlik
🇰🇷 불신
🇸🇦 عدم الثقة
🇨🇿 nedůvěra
🇸🇰 nedôvera
🇨🇳 不信任
🇸🇮 nezaupanje
🇮🇸 vantraust
🇰🇿 сенімсіздік
🇬🇪 ნდობის არქონა
🇦🇿 etibarsızlıq
🇲🇽 desconfianza
Word origin
The word 'distrustfulness' dates back to the early 17th century, derived from the combination of 'distrust' and the suffix '-ful' to denote the quality or state of being distrustful. The concept of distrustfulness has been explored in various literary works and psychological studies, highlighting its impact on interpersonal relationships and decision-making processes.
See also: distrustfully, distrustworthiness.