broader; can describe general certainty, not only trust in people
文法句型
be distrustful of + noun
be distrustful toward + noun
grow distrustful of + noun
become distrustful of + noun
用法筆記
Usually used after be, become, grow, or remain, often with of or toward to name the person or thing that is not trusted. Stronger and more personal than simple caution, it suggests doubt about honesty, motives, or reliability.
常見錯誤
I am distrustful with online sellers.
I am distrustful of online sellers.
'distrustful' is normally followed by 'of', not 'with'.
The child became distrustful to strangers.
The child became distrustful of strangers.
use 'of' after the adjective when naming who is not trusted.