What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
untrust
Example
I find him untrustworthy and wouldn't want to work with him. [untrustworthy: adjective]
Example
The company's recent actions have left me feeling untrusting of their motives. [untrusting: gerund or present participle]
distrust
Example
I distrust his intentions and don't believe he has our best interests at heart. [distrust: verb]
Example
The public's distrust of the government has grown in recent years. [distrust: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Distrust is more commonly used than untrust in everyday language and is more likely to be recognized by most people.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between untrust and distrust?
Distrust is more commonly used in formal contexts, while untrust is more informal and may be considered incorrect by some people.
