das Misstrauen
Translation
distrust, mistrust, suspicion
Examples
Sein Misstrauen war völlig unbegründet.
His mistrust was completely unfounded.
Es herrscht tiefes Misstrauen zwischen den Parteien.
There is deep distrust between the parties.
Sie betrachtet ihn mit großem Misstrauen.
She regards him with great suspicion.
Grammar Patterns
distrust ((towards sb./sth.)) ((gegen+4)) He harbours distrust towards his neighbour.
distrust ((in sth.)) ((in+4)) The distrust in politics is growing.
Similar Words
Argwohn (suspicion), Skepsis (scepticism), Zweifel (doubt); Antonym: Vertrauen (trust)
Etymology
From the prefix 'Miss-' (wrong, bad) and 'Trauen' (to trust). Literally 'bad trust' or lack of trust.
Memory Tips
Think of 'missing trust'. The prefix 'Miss-' often indicates something negative or wrong, like in 'mistake' or 'misunderstand'.