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Distrusting: meaning, definitions and examples

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distrusting

 

[ dɪsˈtrʌstɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feelings of skepticism

Distrusting refers to a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something. It indicates a deep-rooted skepticism that may stem from past experiences or the perceived intentions of others.

Synonyms

apprehensive, doubtful, suspicious, wary

Examples of usage

  • She had a distrusting attitude towards strangers.
  • His distrusting nature made it hard for him to form new friendships.
  • They remained distrusting, despite the assurances provided.
  • Her distrusting glance made him feel uneasy.

Translations

Translations of the word "distrusting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconfiado

🇮🇳 अविश्वासपूर्ण

🇩🇪 misstrauisch

🇮🇩 tidak percaya

🇺🇦 недовірливий

🇵🇱 nieufny

🇯🇵 不信の

🇫🇷 méfiant

🇪🇸 desconfiado

🇹🇷 güvensiz

🇰🇷 불신하는

🇸🇦 مشكوك

🇨🇿 nedůvěřivý

🇸🇰 nedôverčivý

🇨🇳 不信任的

🇸🇮 nezaupljiv

🇮🇸 ótraustur

🇰🇿 сенімсіз

🇬🇪 არაუსტერი

🇦🇿 etibarsız

🇲🇽 desconfiado

Etymology

The word 'distrusting' is derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away from,' combined with 'trust,' which comes from the Old Norse word 'traust,' meaning 'confidence' or 'reliance.' Over time, with the evolution of the English language during the Middle English period, 'trust' became a fundamental concept in human relationships and interactions. The addition of the 'dis-' prefix transformed the word into its negative form, effectively describing the opposite of trust. This term began to emerge in the English lexicon in the late 19th century, reflecting growing concerns regarding personal relationships and societal structures. Today, 'distrusting' is used to characterize a psychological attitude that affects how individuals perceive one another, often as a response to betrayal or disappointment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,010 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.