Sapantaha (en. Mistrust)

/sɐpɐnˈtɑːhʌ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A feeling of doubt or lack of trust in a person or thing.
Due to his past experiences, he was filled with mistrust.
Dahil sa kanyang mga nakaraang karanasan, siya ay puno ng sapantaha.
Having a skeptical state of mind that leads to doubt.
The mistrust among his colleagues caused conflict.
Ang sapantaha sa kanyang mga kasamahan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan.
The effect of distrust that causes withdrawal or breakdown of relationships.
His mistrust towards his partner resulted in their separation.
Ang sapantaha niya sa kanyang kapareha ay nagresulta sa kanilang paghihiwalay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sapan' which means 'list of scholars and knowledge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has mistrust
has doubt or lack of trust in a person or situation.
may sapantaha
full of mistrust
a person surrounded by doubt about others.
puno ng sapantaha

Related Words

trust
The opposite of mistrust; means trust in a person or thing.
tiwala

Slang Meanings

Worthless
It's okay, what he's saying is just nonsense.
Ayos lang, sapantaha lang ang mga pinagsasabi niya.
Crazy
He's like a fool, his ideas are so absurd.
Para siyang sapantaha, napaka-absurd ng mga ideya niya.
Insane
Don't mind him, he's just crazy.
Huwag mo nang pansinin, sapantaha lang yan.