distrust

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun doubt about someone's honesty
  2. noun the trait of not trusting others
  3. verb regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

Etymology

From dis- + trust, alteration of the earlier term wantrust.

In classic literature

Synonyms

misgiving, mistrust, suspicion

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