Word
distrust
Phoneticsdis·trust, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈstɹəst/
UK/dɪstɹˈʌst/
Definitions
01lack of trust
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the feeling that someone or something is not honest or safe.
n. a state of lacking confidence or trust in someone or something; a feeling of suspicion.
“There is a deep distrust of the government among the local people.”
“The long history of broken promises created a climate of mutual distrust that made further negotiations almost impossible.”
Pitfall
I have a distrust for him.
I have a distrust of him.
The noun 'distrust' is usually followed by the preposition 'of'.
Antonyms
02to not trust
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to feel that you cannot rely on someone or that they are lying to you.
v. to regard with suspicion or to lack confidence in the integrity or reliability of a person or entity.
“She began to distrust his excuses after he lied to her twice.”
“Investors began to distrust the company's financial reports after several high-level executives resigned without explanation.”
Real-World Examples
“Fifty-seven percent also expressed distrust in the national government.” “They also said they would be more likely to avoid, distrust or block that person.” Etymology
From dis- + trust, alteration of the earlier term wantrust.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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