distrustful — Having or showing doubt about the honesty, reliability, or motives of someone or something. It describes a skeptical attitude characterized by suspicion and lack of confidence.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having or showing doubt about the honesty, reliability, or motives of someone or something. It describes a skeptical attitude characterized by suspicion and lack of confidence.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈtrʌstfəl/
Example Sentences
- After being scammed three times, my grandmother became distrustful of all phone calls.
- The cat was distrustful of the new vacuum cleaner, hiding under the bed whenever it appeared.
- His distrustful behavior made it difficult to form lasting friendships.
distrustful
ADJECTIVE[/dɪsˈtrʌstfəl/]
Having or showing doubt about the honesty, reliability, or motives of someone or something. It describes a skeptical attitude characterized by suspicion and lack of confidence.
Having or showing doubt about the honesty, reliability, or motives of someone or something. It describes a skeptical attitude characterized by suspicion and lack of confidence.
Distrustful heart torn between lustful mirages and trustful light!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the 16th century, combining the Latin prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' or 'away from' with the Middle English word 'trust', which came from Old Norse 'traust' meaning confidence or reliance.
Breakdown
dis- (opposite of/away from) + trust (confidence, reliance) + -ful (full of, characterized by)
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📝Examples
“After being scammed three times, my grandmother became distrustful of all phone calls.”
“The cat was distrustful of the new vacuum cleaner, hiding under the bed whenever it appeared.”
“His distrustful behavior made it difficult to form lasting friendships.”
“The detective remained distrustful of the witness's testimony.”
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