Walangtiwala (en. Lack of trust)

wa-lang-ti-wala

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Lack or absence of trust in a person or thing.

His lack of trust in the system caused doubt.

Ang kanyang walangtiwala sa sistema ay nagdulot ng pag-aalinlangan.

Feeling that a person is untrustworthy.

Due to past experiences, he has a lack of trust in other people.

Dahil sa mga nakaraang karanasan, siya ay may walangtiwala sa ibang tao.

State of distrust that hinders interaction.

Their lack of trust is becoming a barrier in their relationship.

Ang kanilang walangtiwala ay nagiging hadlang sa kanilang relasyon.

root words: wala (none) + tiwala (trust)

lack of self-confidence

lack of trust in one's own abilities

walangtiwala sa sarili

lack of trust in others

distrust in others

walangtiwala sa ibang tao

trust

Confidence in a person or thing.

tiwala

doubt

Having uncertainty or hesitation.

pagdududa

lack of faith or trust in other people

He has lost so much trust in people that he doesn't make friends anymore.

Sobrang walangtiwala na siya sa mga tao, kaya hindi na siya nakikipagkaibigan.

seems unwilling to cooperate due to doubt

Why is that, do you not trust my abilities?

Bakit ganun, parang walangtiwala ka sa kakayahan ko?

pessimistic approach to life or people

He has no trust in the promises of politicians.

Walangtiwala na siya sa mga pangako ng mga politiko.