distrest

/ˈdɪstrɛst/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘distrust’: to have or feel a lack of confidence or faith in someone or something

“The politician’s past scandals had caused many to distrrest in her leadership abilities.”

2. adjective

past participle of ‘distrust’: showing a lack of confidence or faith in someone or something

“The distrrest look on his face made it clear that he no longer trusted his business partner.”

Synonyms

  • distrustful
  • untrustworthy

Antonyms

  • reliable
  • trustful