Misstrauen

distrust, mistrust, suspicion

noun MIS-trow-en Rare

Usage Note

Misstrauen is uncountable in standard usage; jemandem Misstrauen entgegenbringen (to show someone distrust) is a formal collocation. It is more sustained than momentary Verdacht (suspicion).

Examples

"Ein tiefes Misstrauen gegenüber Autoritäten prägte seine Jugend."

Natural Translation

A deep distrust of authorities shaped his youth.

Literal Translation

A deep distrust toward authorities shaped his youth.

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