Desconfianza (en. Distrust)

/des.kon.fiˈan.θa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Mistrust towards someone's intentions.

The mistrust among partners led to the termination of the contract.

La desconfianza entre los socios llevó a la ruptura del contrato.

Skepticism or reluctance towards a situation.

His mistrust in political promises is evident.

Su desconfianza en las promesas políticas es evidente.

Insecurity regarding the veracity of information.

There is mistrust in the data presented.

Hay desconfianza en los datos que se presentan.

Derived form of the prefix 'des-' and 'confidence', which comes from the Latin 'confidentia'.

to have mistrust

To feel or lack trust in someone or something.

tener desconfianza

to sow mistrust

To provoke doubts or lack of trust in people or situations.

sembrar desconfianza

to live in mistrust

To constantly experience a lack of trust towards others.

vivir en desconfianza

trust

Belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

confianza

reluctance

Caution or mistrust towards something or someone.

recelo

insecurity

Condition of being unsure or having doubts.

inseguridad

Not trusting someone.

That person is very suspicious; I have mistrust of her.

Esa persona es muy sospechosa, tengo desconfianza de ella.

To feel reluctance.

I always have mistrust when dealing with strangers.

Siempre tengo desconfianza cuando trato con desconocidos.