distrustful

distrustful(
dihs
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truhst
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fuhl
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. desconfiado
As a young man Mickey had been insecure and distrustful.De joven Mickey había sido inseguro y desconfiado.
b. receloso
Joyce's relationship with Dale had made her distrustful.La relación de Joyce con Dale la había vuelto recelosa.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
People in this area are distrustful of politicians of both major parties.La gente de esta zona desconfía de los políticos de los dos partidos más importantes.
The cat was distrustful of humans at first but I gradually gained her confidence.La gata recelaba de los humanos al principio pero poco a poco fui ganando su confianza.
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