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
the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon
When mistrust grows deep, whom can we entrust?
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Distrust emerged in the 16th century from the combination of the prefix dis- (meaning 'not' or 'opposite of') and the noun trust (meaning 'confidence' or 'reliance'). The word literally means 'lack of trust' or 'absence of confidence in someone or something'.
Breakdown
dis- (not, opposite of) + trust (confidence, reliance). The prefix dis- negates the root word trust, creating a compound meaning 'to lack confidence or suspicion in'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“She learned to distrust compliments from her ex-boyfriend.”
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