English · Emotions & Feelings
distrust
/dɪsˈtrʌst/
[/dɪsˈtrʌst/]
lack of trust
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling that someone or something cannot be relied on.
Example
Years of broken promises left her with a deep distrust of every smooth-talking salesman.
Years of broken promises left her with a deep distrust of every smooth-talking salesman.
Etymology
From 'dis-' (not) plus 'trust' (Old Norse 'traust').
How & Where It’s Used
Describes wary suspicion of people, institutions, or claims.