misstrauisch

suspicious; distrustful

English translations

  1. 01

    suspicious

  2. 02

    distrustful

  3. 03

    wary

Word details

German meaning
Nicht vertrauend, skeptisch.
English meaning
Suspicious
Synonym
skeptisch
German example
Ich bin misstrauisch gegenüber Fremden.
English example
I am suspicious of strangers.
Comparative
misstrauischerSuperlative: am misstrauischsten

Example sentences with “misstrauisch”

  1. Der Hund war misstrauisch gegenüber Fremden. (The dog was suspicious of strangers.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the opposite of 'misstrauisch'?

The opposite is 'vertrauensvoll' (trusting) or 'arglos' (unsuspicious).