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diffidenza

distrust

noun deef-fee-DEN-tsah Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

suspicion

Usage Note

Diffidenza describes a cautious, guarded attitude towards others, born of past disappointment or a naturally sceptical character. Common collocations include guardare con diffidenza ('to look at with suspicion') and nutrire diffidenza ('to harbour distrust'). The related adjective is diffidente and the verb is diffidare di ('to distrust').

Examples

"Guardò il nuovo arrivato con diffidenza."

Natural Translation

She looked at the newcomer with distrust.

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