Distrust Meaning
/dɪsˈtɹʌst/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounLack of trust or confidence.
verbTo put no trust in; to have no confidence in.
Sentence Examples
Distrust of people, not to mention hate, is the root of human suffering.
Why do you distrust me?
The distrust between Tom and Mary almost led to a divorce.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The long history of broken promises created deep ____ between them.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ of people, not to mention hate, is the root of human suffering.
Word Origin & History
From dis- + trust, alteration of the earlier term wantrust.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Moreover, genuinely conservative governments were inclined to distrust all intellectuals and ideologists, even reactionary ones, for, once the principle of thinking rather than obeying was accepted, the end was in sight."
— 1962, Eric Hobsbawm, The Age of Revolution. 1789-1848, page 230:
"Lord Baelish, perhaps I was wrong to distrust you.
Petyr Baelish (Aidan Gillen): Distrusting me was the wisest thing you've done since you climbed off your horse."
— 2011 May 8, Bryan Cogman, “Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things”, in Game of Thrones, season 1, episode 4, spoken by Eddard Stark (Sean Bean):
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The long history of broken promises created deep ____ between them.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ of people, not to mention hate, is the root of human suffering.