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What is another word for Distrust? – 177 Distrust Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mistrust suspicion skepticism doubt wariness apprehension unease misgiving apprehensiveness fear skepticism incredulity disillusion disenchantment cynicism pessimism negativism uncertainty dubiousness questionability hesitance irresolution ambiguity vagueness obscurity murkiness cloudiness fogginess unclearness ambiguity uncertainty lack of confidence wariness cautiousness circumspection prudence reserve restraint hesitancy diffidence timidity fearfulness anxiety nervousness uneasiness apprehensiveness dread trepidation alarm alarmism

    Meaning of Distrust

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, distrust is a feeling of lack of confidence in someone or something, or a suspicion that someone or something is unreliable or dishonest.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines distrust as a lack of trust or confidence, or a feeling that someone or something is not honest or reliable.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes distrust as a feeling of not trusting someone or something, or a belief that someone or something is not honest or reliable.

    Example Uses

    • The company's history of dishonest practices has led to widespread distrust among consumers.
    • After being misled by the salesperson, I have developed a deep distrust of the company's marketing tactics.
    • The lack of transparency in the government's decision-making process has fostered distrust among citizens.
    • Her distrust of technology made her hesitant to use online banking.
    • The scandal has created distrust among investors, leading to a decline in stock prices.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    trust confidence faith reliance dependence certainty assurance conviction optimism positivism hopefulness cheerfulness enthusiasm eagerness confidence certainty sureness security stability steadiness calmness composure serenity tranquility peace of mind reassurance comfort solace consolation

    Related Nouns

    mistrust skepticism suspicion doubt fear apprehension unease misgiving disillusion disenchantment cynicism pessimism negativism uncertainty dubiousness questionability hesitance irresolution ambiguity vagueness obscurity murkiness cloudiness fogginess unclearness confidence faith reliance dependence certainty assurance conviction

    Related Verbs

    mistrust suspect doubt fear apprehend mistrust distrust question challenge query interrogate investigate probe scrutinize examine analyze criticize disparage denounce condemn reject refuse resist oppose defy distrust disbelieve discredit

    Related Adjectives

    distrustful skeptical suspicious doubtful fearful apprehensive uneasy misgiving disillusioned disenchanted cynical pessimistic negative uncertain dubious questionable hesitant irresolute ambiguous vague obscure murky cloudy foggy unclear confident faithful reliant dependent certain assured convinced optimistic positive hopeful cheerful enthusiastic eager