distrust (Meaning)
distrust (n)
doubt about someone's honesty
the trait of not trusting others
distrust (v)
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
distrust (v. t.)
To feel absence of trust in; not to confide in or rely upon; to deem of questionable sufficiency or reality; to doubt; to be suspicious of; to mistrust.
distrust (n.)
Doubt of sufficiency, reality, or sincerity; want of confidence, faith, or reliance; as, distrust of one's power, authority, will, purposes, schemes, etc.
Suspicion of evil designs.
State of being suspected; loss of trust.
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distrust Sentence Examples
- The audience listened with distrust as the politician made empty promises.
- The jury harbored distrust towards the witness due to their history of lying.
- The distrust between the two countries escalated tensions in the region.
- The company's distrust of its employees led to strict surveillance measures.
- The couple's distrust in each other caused frequent arguments and misunderstandings.
- The teacher felt distrust for the student who always seemed to have excuses for not completing assignments.
- The patient had distrust in the doctor due to a previous misdiagnosis.
- The student felt distrust in the teacher because they seemed biased against them.
- The distrust between the partners eventually led to the dissolution of their business.
- The government's distrust of the media resulted in strict censorship laws.
FAQs About the word distrust
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The audience listened with distrust as the politician made empty promises.
The jury harbored distrust towards the witness due to their history of lying.
The distrust between the two countries escalated tensions in the region.
The company's distrust of its employees led to strict surveillance measures.
