distrusting
|dis/trust/ing|
B2
/dɪˈstrʌstɪŋ/
(distrust)
lack of trust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'distrust' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'distrusten,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'trust' meant 'confidence.'
Historical Evolution
'distrusten' transformed into the modern English word 'distrust' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to have no confidence,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
She was distrusting of strangers after her previous experiences.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41