distrustful

• Descreve uma pessoa que não quer confiar em alguém ou em algo; que demonstra desconfiança ou suspeita.

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.

   Desconfiado

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

   Sinônimoscynicaldoubtfulleerymistrustfulsuspiciousuntrustingwary

   Antônimosconfidingcreduloustrustfultrusting

2. Suspicious or waryB2formal

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

   Desconfiado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscautiouscharycynicaldoubtfulguardedleerymistrustfulsuspiciouswary

   Antônimoscreduloustrustfultrustingunsuspecting