Distrust

/dɪsˈtrʌst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the feeling that someone or something cannot be trusted.

There was a deep sense of distrust between the two rival factions.

lack of confidence in someone or something.

His history of deceit led to widespread distrust in his promises.

verb

to doubt the honesty or reliability of someone or something.

Many people distrust the information provided by certain media outlets.

to have no confidence in someone or something.

She chose to distrust his motives after learning about his past.

From Old French 'distrust', from 'des-' (not) + 'trust' (trust).

trust issues

A condition where someone has difficulty trusting others due to past experiences.

foster distrust

To create or increase feelings of doubt or suspicion.

distrust in

A general feeling of suspicion towards someone or something.

mistrust

A feeling of doubt or lack of confidence.

distrustful

Having or showing distrust; suspicious.

Not trusting someone or something for being unreliable.

I totally distrust that guy; he just seems sketchy.

To play it safe and not rely on someone's word.

I distrust the online reviews; they might be fake.