distrust
1 antonym for distrust — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
“There's deep distrust between the two rival companies.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use distrust
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
deep distrust
distrust of authority
mutual distrust
Etymology
Formed by adding the negative prefix dis- to trust.
Full origin of distrust →Frequently asked questions
What does “distrust” mean?
The word “distrust” means a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something. In plain terms, to not trust, or a general feeling of suspicion.
How do you pronounce “distrust”?
“Distrust” is pronounced dihs-TRUHST (/dɪsˈtɹʌst/ in IPA).
How do you use “distrust” in a sentence?
Here is “distrust” used in a sentence: “There's deep distrust between the two rival companies.”
What is another word for “distrust”?
Words with a similar meaning to “distrust” include mistrust.
What part of speech is “distrust”?
Depending on how it is used, “distrust” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “distrust” a common word?
“Distrust” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “distrust” have?
“Distrust” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
