Desconfiado (en. Suspicious)

/des.kon.fiˈa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: Characterized by distrust.

Example sentence: He is distrustful because he has been deceived before.

Es desconfiado porque ha sido engañado antes.

Definition: Lack of trust in others.

Example sentence: His distrustful attitude drives his friends away.

Su actitud desconfiada lo aleja de sus amigos.

Definition: Not easily trusting.

Example sentence: She is very distrustful of new people.

Ella es muy desconfiada con las personas nuevas.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the combination of 'des-' (negation) and 'confiado' (trusting).

Phrase: to have no trust

Meaning: Not believing in someone's sincerity or abilities.

no tener confianza

Phrase: to have a distrustful eye

Meaning: Maintaining a critical or cautious attitude towards a situation.

tener un ojo desconfiado

Phrase: to walk distrustfully

Meaning: Acting with suspicion or caution in social interactions.

andar desconfiado

Related word: distrust

Description: Lack of trust or confidence in others.

desconfianza

Related word: to distrust

Description: Not trusting someone or something.

desconfiar

Related word: suspicion

Description: Belief that something is true without concrete evidence.

suspición

Slang meaning: To doubt someone's intentions.

Example: That guy is very distrustful; he doesn't like to accept favors.

Ese tipo es muy desconfiado, no le gusta aceptar favores.

Slang meaning: To be wary of new situations.

Example: As soon as he arrived at the place, he was already distrustful of the people.

Apenas llegó al lugar, ya estaba desconfiado de las personas.