distrust

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It came out of the post-Watergate ’70s, when distrust of institutions was running high, but Spielberg directed most of that suspicion toward the government, not the alien visitors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Community distrust and misplaced fears have been two of the most challenging aspects of this current outbreak.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

This is the precise setup Shin’s research was built to distrust.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

There is also deep distrust of outside authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

On the other hand, she often looked at him, with interest and curiosity, if not distrust, but his face never showed the least consciousness.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens