Definition

Not willing to trust others or believe in their honesty.

Example

She was untrusting of strangers after her bad experience.

Conversation

I think he's a bit untrusting of new people, don’t you?

Yeah, I noticed that too; he always seems cautious.

It's a shame because he's missing out on making new friends.

Definitely! If he could relax a bit, he might find some great connections.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untrusting → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "trust" (from Old Norse "traust", meaning confidence or reliance) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form adjectives or nouns). The word "untrusting" means not having confidence or reliance in someone or something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'confidence' ('trust') in someone — that's what untrusting means.

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