Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distrustful
Adjective
/dɪsˈtrʌst.fəl/
Definition
Having a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
Examples
- She remained distrustful of his motives after the incident.
- His distrustful attitude made it hard for him to form friendships.
- People are often distrustful of news sources they haven’t heard of before.
Meaning
Distrustful describes a feeling of suspicion or doubt about the intentions or reliability of others.
Synonyms
- suspicious
- skeptical
- wariness
- doubtful
- incredulous
