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- Dictionarydistrustful/dɪsˈtrʌs(t)f(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. feeling or showing distrust of someone or something: "I have grown up to be distrustful of men"
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Distrustful means not trusting someone or something. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see synonyms, antonyms and translations in different languages.
Examples of distrustful in a Sentence. she was distrustful of her boyfriend's claim of having saved the kitten from a raging fire naturally distrustful of politicians who claim to have all the answers. Recent Examples on the Web The woman said Rivera was distrustful of law enforcement after multiple stints in prison.
Find 103 similar and opposite words for distrustful, an adjective meaning inclined to doubt or question claims or not feeling sure about the truth or trustworthiness of someone or something. See examples, antonyms, and related words for distrustful.
Distrustful means unable or unwilling to trust; doubtful; suspicious. Learn the origin, usage and history of this adjective, and find related words and phrases on Dictionary.com.
Find 14 words and phrases that mean distrustful or its opposite, such as trustful, unsuspecting, or cynical. Learn the definition and usage of distrustful and see examples of sentences with it.
If you are distrustful of someone or something, you think that they are not honest, reliable, or safe. Voters are deeply distrustful of all politicians. [ + of ]
If you're suspicious, or uncertain whether you should believe something (or someone), you're distrustful. If your dog is distrustful of clowns, she may growl every time she sees anyone wearing a big, red, rubber nose.
