distrusting

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.

  - "He is a distrusting person and doesn't believe a word his friend says."
  - "Due to past experiences, the company's management is distrusting of new ideas."

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Synonyms

mistrust

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Variants

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distrust , distrusted , distrusting , distrusts

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Etymology

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From Old English 'distreowian', meaning 'to suspect'.

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Trivia

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1. Distrusting is a complex emotion that can be influenced by both genetics and environment.

2. In some cultures, distrust is seen as a negative trait, while in others it is valued as a sign of wisdom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mistrust: A synonym for distrusting, often used interchangeably.

2. Suspicion: A related emotion to distrusting, characterized by a belief that something is not as it seems.

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Culture

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Distrusting can be a significant emotion in various contexts, such as relationships, politics, and business. It can lead to conflict and misunderstandings, and can be difficult to overcome. In literature, distrusting characters often drive the plot forward, as in Shakespeare's 'Othello' or Dostoyevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'.

How to Memorize "distrusting"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Distrusting means not trusting'.

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