misstrauisch

suspicious, distrustful

adjective MIS-trow-ish Rare

Usage Note

Misstrauisch (standard spelling misstrauisch) describes a habitual tendency to distrust others' motives. It can be a protective trait or a character flaw: misstrauische Blicke (suspicious looks). Root: Misstrauen (distrust).

Examples

"Er war so misstrauisch, dass er selbst guten Freunden nicht glaubte."

Natural Translation

He was so distrustful that he did not even believe good friends.

Literal Translation

He was so distrustful that he did not believe even good friends.

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