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Distrust (Noun)

Doubt about someone's honesty.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The politician's history of scandals had created widespread distrust among the public about her ability to lead the country honestly.
Her distrust of her business partner grew as she discovered discrepancies in the company's financial records.
The community's distrust of the police department was fueled by allegations of corruption and misconduct.
After being lied to repeatedly, Sarah developed a deep-seated distrust of her ex-boyfriend's words.
The whistleblower's revelations about the company's unethical practices sparked distrust among investors and customers alike.

The trait of not trusting others.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Her years of dealing with unfaithful partners had instilled a deep distrust in her that she found hard to shake off.
The recent scandal had fostered a growing distrust of the government among the public.
Distrust of outsiders had been a hallmark of the small community for generations, making it difficult for newcomers to fit in.
As his business ventures repeatedly failed, he couldn't help but harbor a strong distrust for financial advisors who promised overnight success.
Years of being deceived by her manipulative relatives had left her with a lingering distrust that often led her to question people's true intentions.