distrusted

UK
/dɪsˈtrʌstɪd/
US
/dɪsˈtrʌstɪd/

Translations

distrustedpast participle
UK
/dɪsˈtrʌstɪd/
US
/dɪsˈtrʌstɪd/
Used as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb ‘distrust’. Functions attributively and predicatively.
suspectQui inspire la méfiance ou n’est pas digne de confiance.
The distrusted politician struggled to gain support from the public.
Le politicien suspect avait du mal à obtenir le soutien du public.
distrustverb

distrusted

Past Simple

distrusted
Past Simple
distrusted
Past Participle
distrusting
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈtrʌst/
US
/dɪsˈtrʌst/
se méfierConstruction usuelle avec la préposition « de ». Verbe pronominal.
She began to distrust his motives after he lied to her.
Elle a commencé à se méfier de ses intentions après qu’il lui a menti.
Additional translations
se défierPlus soutenu ; s’emploie souvent avec « de ». Verbe pronominal.

Definitions

distrustedpast participle
Regarded with suspicion or lack of trust.
The distrusted politician struggled to gain support from the public.
distrustverb
To regard with suspicion or lack of trust.
She began to distrust his motives after he lied to her.
To lack confidence in the reliability, honesty, or intention of someone or something.
Investors began to distrust the company's financial statements.