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distrust

noun/dɪsˈtrʌst/

a lack of confidence in someone or something

Her history of dishonesty led to a deep distrust of her intentions among the team members.

mistrustskepticismsuspicion
word origin — from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' + 'trust', which comes from Old Norse 'traust' meaning 'trust, confidence'