distrust
pronunciation
How to pronounce distrust in British English:
UK [dɪsˈtrʌst]
How to pronounce distrust in American English:
US [dɪsˈtrʌst]
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- Noun:
- doubt about someone's honesty
- the trait of not trusting others
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- Verb:
- regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
Word Origin
- distrust
- early 15c. (v.); 1510s (n.), from dis- + trust. "The etymologically correct form is mistrust, in which both elements are Teutonic" [Klein]. Related: Distrusted; distrusting; distrustful; distrustfully; distrustfulness.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Domestic raids deepen the anger and distrust felt by ordinary afghans .
- 2. Public distrust of business will remain high .
- 3. That appeals to those who distrust paper currencies .
- 4. Mr coolidge 's hallmark was distrust of government .
- 5. The biggest shift is the end of distrust .