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distrust

[dis-truhst] / dɪsˈtrʌst /
NOUN
lack of faith in something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disbelief doubt misgiving mistrust skepticism suspicion wariness
STRONG
qualm question
WEAK
misdoubt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
belief certainty confidence faith trust
WEAK
assurance credit surety
VERB
be suspicious, skeptical of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve discredit mistrust
STRONG
doubt misbelieve question suspect
WEAK
be wary of smell a rat wonder about
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believe trust
WEAK
be confident credit

Example Sentences

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While distrust of the UN is often illustrated by the Security Council's paralysis on many pressing issues, she acknowledged that she had no "magic formula" to change things.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

As they talked, I listened for what was underneath their distrust of the political process.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

"There can be distrust from parents if they don't understand how these things are used."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta, who said it ‘sets a dangerous precedent and will only sow distrust in our elections.’

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

On the other hand, she often looked at him, with interest and curiosity, if not distrust, but his face never showed the least consciousness.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

Vocabulary lists containing distrust

"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 3

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