Distrustworthiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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distrustworthiness
[ dɪsˈtrʌstˌwɜːrðɪnəs ]
in interpersonal relationships
The quality of being untrustworthy or unreliable, often leading to suspicion and doubt in others.
Synonyms
doubtfulness, unreliability, untrustworthiness
Examples of usage
- 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.
Translations
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
Word origin
The word 'distrustworthiness' is a combination of 'distrust' and 'worthiness'. It originated in the late 19th century as a term to describe the lack of trustworthiness in a person or situation. The concept of distrustworthiness has been a common theme in literature and psychology, highlighting the importance of trust in relationships and society.
See also: distrustfully, distrustfulness.