Untrusting Meaning in English
word
Definition
Not willing to trust other people easily; feeling doubt or suspicion towards others.
Usage & Nuances
Describes a person or attitude and is slightly formal. Often used with 'of' (e.g., 'untrusting of strangers'). Not as strong as 'distrustful', which suggests active suspicion.
Spanish: desconfiadoPortuguese (BR): desconfiadoPortuguese (PT): desconfiadoChinese (Simplified): 不信任的Chinese (Traditional): 不信任的Hindi: अविश्वासीArabic: غير واثقBengali: অবিশ্বাসী - সন্দেহপ্রবণRussian: недоверчивыйJapanese: 疑い深いVietnamese: không tin tưởngKorean: 의심이 많은 - 신뢰하지 않는Turkish: güvensiz - şüpheciUrdu: غیر پراعتمادIndonesian: tidak percaya - curiga
Example Sentences
She is untrusting of new people.
basic
The untrusting child would not take the candy.
basic
His untrusting nature made friendships difficult.
basic
After being lied to, she became really untrusting in relationships.
natural
People who are untrusting often keep their distance.
natural
He’s not rude, just a bit untrusting until he gets to know you.
natural