Dekompiyansa (en. Distrust)
de-kom-pi-yan-sa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
State of having doubt or lack of trust in a person or thing.
The distrust in the government is high among the citizens.
Ang dekompiyansa sa gobyerno ay mataas sa mga mamamayan.
Feeling of uncertainty or hesitation.
The distrust in the statements of officials creates fear.
Ang dekompiyansa sa mga pahayag ng mga opisyal ay nagdudulot ng takot.
Lack of trust or doubt in the capabilities or intentions of another person.
Due to his past mistakes, he earned the distrust of his coworkers.
Dahil sa kanyang mga nakaraang pagkakamali, nakuha niya ang dekompiyansa ng kanyang mga katrabaho.
Etymology
This comes from the Spanish word 'desconfianza'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
has distrust
has doubt or lack of trust
may dekompiyansa
to gain distrust
to earn the distrust of others
magtamo ng dekompiyansa
Related Words
trust
State of having confidence or trust in a person or thing.
tiwala
suspicion
Feeling of doubt or distrust in what others say or do.
paghihinala
Slang Meanings
fake
Why does the receipt look fake, it seems like just a photocopy?
Bakit parang dekompiyansa yung resibo, parang photocopy lang?
not genuine
It's not fake, his stuff is really original.
Hindi siya dekompiyansa, talagang orihinal ang gamit niya.
suspect
That person seems a bit suspect, like they're not trustworthy.
Yung tao na yun, medyo dekompiyansa eh, parang hindi trustworthy.