distrust — the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈtrʌst/
Example Sentences
- My cat shows deep distrust of the vacuum cleaner, as if it's plotting world domination.
- The CEO's distrust of email led him to communicate only through carrier pigeons.
- Public distrust in the government increased after the corruption scandal.
distrust
NOUN[/dɪsˈtrʌst/]
the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon
💡 Concept
the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon
🎵 Rhyme
When mistrust grows deep, whom can we entrust?
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/dɪsˈtrʌst/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪsˈtrʌst/
🌳Etymology
Prefixdis--
Roottrust
🎵Rhyme
entrustdistrustmistrust
entrust
distrust
mistrust
🔗Collocations
deep distrust
mutual distrust
growing distrust
distrust of authority
express distrust
overcome distrust
breed distrust
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat shows deep distrust of the vacuum cleaner, as if it's plotting world domination.”
😄 Fun example
“The CEO's distrust of email led him to communicate only through carrier pigeons.”
“Public distrust in the government increased after the corruption scandal.”
“She learned to distrust compliments from her ex-boyfriend.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
mistrustsuspiciondoubtskepticismwariness
Antonyms
trustfaithconfidence
Related
suspiciousdoubtfultrustworthyreliable
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