mistrust (Meaning)
mistrust (n)
doubt about someone's honesty
the trait of not trusting others
mistrust (v)
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
mistrust (n.)
Want of confidence or trust; suspicion; distrust.
mistrust (v. t.)
To regard with jealousy or suspicion; to suspect; to doubt the integrity of; to distrust.
To forebode as near, or likely to occur; to surmise.
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mistrust Sentence Examples
- The deep mistrust between the two nations hindered diplomatic relations.
- The public's mistrust in the government eroded its credibility.
- The constant betrayals fostered an atmosphere of mistrust among the siblings.
- His evasive answers further fueled mistrust in his honesty.
- The corporation's financial scandals damaged stakeholders' trust, leaving them with lingering mistrust.
- The political turmoil sowed seeds of mistrust and division within the country.
- The police officer's suspicious behavior aroused mistrust in the community.
- The leaked classified documents caused widespread mistrust in the intelligence agency.
- The broken promises and empty assurances shattered their already fragile trust, leaving them with bitter mistrust.
- The historical animosity between the two regions fostered a deep-seated mistrust that overshadowed all attempts at reconciliation.
FAQs About the word mistrust
doubt about someone's honesty, the trait of not trusting others, regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence inWant of confidenc
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belief, certainty,trust, conviction, confidence, assurance, belief, confidence, trust, conviction
The deep mistrust between the two nations hindered diplomatic relations.
The public's mistrust in the government eroded its credibility.
The constant betrayals fostered an atmosphere of mistrust among the siblings.
His evasive answers further fueled mistrust in his honesty.
