distrustful
|dis-trust-ful|
B2
/dɪsˈtrʌstfəl/
lack of trust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'distrustful' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'trust,' which comes from Old Norse 'traust,' meaning 'confidence' or 'protection.'
Historical Evolution
'distrustful' evolved from the Middle English word 'distrusten,' which combined 'dis-' and 'trusten,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'distrustful.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not trusting,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or showing a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
She was distrustful of his intentions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35