Distrustfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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distrustfulness

 

[ dɪsˈtrʌstf(ə)lnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The quality or state of being distrustful; lack of trust or confidence.

Synonyms

doubt, mistrust, suspicion

Examples of usage

  • He regarded the stranger with distrustfulness.
  • The distrustfulness in her eyes was evident.
  • I could sense the distrustfulness in his tone.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.