Distrustworthiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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distrustworthiness

[dɪsˈtrʌstˌwɜːrðɪnəs ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Noun}

The quality of being untrustworthy or unreliable, often leading to suspicion and doubt in others.

Word	Description / Examples
distrustworthiness	Distrustworthiness describes someone or something that people generally cannot trust. Use this word when discussing a general sense of lack of trust. Her distrustworthiness made it hard for coworkers to rely on her. The distrustworthiness of his statements caused a lot of problems.
untrustworthiness	Untrustworthiness describes a person or thing that should not be trusted, often due to past dishonesty or failure. It is used in many contexts where trust is a key factor. Her history of deceit explains her untrustworthiness. The untrustworthiness of their information was obvious.
unreliability	Unreliability describes someone or something that cannot be depended on. Use this word when reliability is specifically the issue. The unreliability of the train service caused many delays. His unreliability as a witness weakened the case.
doubtfulness	Doubtfulness refers to a feeling of uncertainty about someone or something. It is often used when someone is hesitant or skeptical. There was a tone of doubtfulness in her voice. His doubtfulness about the plan made everyone reconsider.

He was fired due to his distrustworthiness in handling confidential information.
The distrustworthiness of the politician made it difficult for the public to believe his promises.

Distrust can lead to increased conflict in relationships, as people feel uncertain about others' intentions.
Research shows that when individuals experience distrust, they are more likely to develop anxiety and stress.

Communities with high levels of distrust often struggle with cooperation and collaboration, which can hinder progress.
Distrustworthiness can be contagious; if one person shows distrust, others may start to feel the same way toward their peers.

In a professional setting, lack of trust can lead to lower employee morale and higher turnover rates.
Brands that are perceived as untrustworthy often suffer financially, as consumers are less likely to buy from them.

Dystopian novels often explore themes of distrust, portraying societies where characters are isolated due to fear of betrayal.
Classic works, such as Shakespeare's 'Othello', delve into the consequences of distrust within personal relationships.

Throughout history, political scandals have often revolved around distrustworthiness, leading to social upheaval.
Many revolutions were fueled by the public's distrust in leadership, leading to calls for reform or change.

Translations of the word "distrustworthiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconfiabilidade

🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीयता

🇩🇪 Unglaubwürdigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakpercayaan

🇺🇦 недовіра

🇵🇱 niewiarygodność

🇯🇵 信頼性の欠如

🇫🇷 manque de confiance

🇪🇸 falta de confianza

🇹🇷 güvenilmezlik

🇰🇷 불신

🇸🇦 عدم الثقة

🇨🇿 nedůvěryhodnost

🇸🇰 nedôveryhodnosť

🇨🇳 不可信赖

🇸🇮 nezanesljivost

🇮🇸 vantraust

🇰🇿 сенімсіздік

🇬🇪 ნდობის ნაკლებობა

🇦🇿 etibarsızlıq

🇲🇽 falta de confianza