desconfiança
[dɛʃkõfiˈɐ̃sə]
nounfemininepl: desconfiançass
distrust, suspicion, mistrust
1. Lack of trust or confidence in someone or something; doubt about someone's intentions or abilities
There is a growing distrust between the two countries.
Há uma desconfiança crescente entre os dois países.
2. A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about whether something is true or real
She viewed his sudden kindness with suspicion.
Ela via a sua súbita gentileza com desconfiança.
3. Skepticism or wariness regarding someone's motives or sincerity
His desconfiança made it difficult for him to form close relationships.
A desconfiança dele tornava difícil formar relacionamentos próximos.
NYC Slang
sus (suspicious), shade, side-eye
Related Idioms & Phrases
ter desconfiança de alguém (to distrust someone)
desconfiança mútua (mutual distrust)
semear desconfiança (to sow doubt/distrust)
despertar desconfiança (to arouse suspicion)
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