distrustful

• Beschreibt eine Person, die nicht bereit ist, jemandem oder etwas zu vertrauen; Misstrauen zeigend.

Describes a person who is unwilling to trust someone or something; showing a lack of trust.

1. Lacking trust or confidenceB2formal

   Feeling or showing a lack of trust in someone or something.

   Misstrauisch

   • She was distrustful of strangers after the incident.
   • He remained distrustful of the company's promises.
   • The public is increasingly distrustful of political leaders.

   Synonymecynicaldoubtfulleerymistrustfulsuspiciousuntrustingwary

   Antonymeconfidingcreduloustrustfultrusting

2. Suspicious or waryB2formal

   Having a tendency to suspect that someone is dishonest or unreliable.

   Misstrauisch

   • The old man was distrustful of modern technology.
   • She gave him a distrustful look when he offered to help.
   • They were distrustful of the new manager's intentions.

   Synonymecautiouscharycynicaldoubtfulguardedleerymistrustfulsuspiciouswary

   Antonymecreduloustrustfultrustingunsuspecting