Misstrauen
distrust
Misstrauen is the German word for distrust. It is used in a similar way to the English word, to describe a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something. It can be used as a noun, as in 'I have a misstrauen against that person', or as an adjective, as in 'I am misstrauisch about that situation'.
Example sentences using: Misstrauen
Ich habe ein tiefes Misstrauen gegenüber der Regierung.
I have a deep mistrust of the government.
This sentence describes a profound lack of trust or belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of the government. The noun 'Misstrauen' is used here to reflect these strong feelings.
Du hast sein Misstrauen geweckt.
You have aroused his mistrust.
This sentence describes a situation where an individual has done something to cause another person to distrust them. The verb 'geweckt' means 'awakened', and it has been used here to describe the action of causing someone to feel 'Misstrauen' or mistrust.
Ihr Misstrauen ist nicht unbegründet.
Your mistrust is not unfounded.
This phrase comments on the validity of someone's feelings of mistrust. It suggests that there is a good or valid reason for the individual to feel mistrust ('Misstrauen'), linking their emotional state to a concrete or justified cause.