What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
distrusting
Example
She was distrusting of his intentions and kept her distance. [distrusting: adjective]
Example
He found it hard to trust anyone after being betrayed in the past, so he remained distrusting of new people. [distrusting: present participle]
untrusting
Example
She was untrusting of strangers and preferred to keep to herself. [untrusting: adjective]
Example
He felt untrusting of the new project proposal and wanted more information before committing. [untrusting: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Distrusting is more common than untrusting in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between distrusting and untrusting?
Distrusting is more formal than untrusting and is often used in professional or academic settings.
