mistrust

/'mis'trʌst/
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mistrust

She felt a deep mistrust toward the stranger offering help.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A feeling of doubt or suspicion about someone's honesty, intentions, or reliability: The state of not having confidence in someone or something.
    • The trait or characteristic of being distrustful: A general tendency to not trust others.

  2. Verb:

    • To regard someone or something as untrustworthy; to be suspicious of: To have no faith or confidence in a person, organization, or situation.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • There is a deep mistrust between the two rival companies.
    • Her past experiences have left her with a profound mistrust of strangers.

  • Verb:

    • He began to mistrust his partner after discovering the financial discrepancies.
    • Many citizens mistrust the government's official statements.
Advanced Usage

  • "to view with mistrust": To regard something or someone suspiciously.

    • The new policy was viewed with mistrust by the employees.

  • "mutual mistrust": A situation where two or more parties distrust each other.

    • The negotiations failed due to the mutual mistrust between the two sides.
Variants and Related Words
  • Distrust (noun/verb): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "mistrust," though sometimes "mistrust" can imply a slightly more intuitive or less specific suspicion.
  • Mistrustful (adjective): Feeling or showing a lack of trust.
    • She gave him a mistrustful glance.
Synonyms
  • Suspicion (noun): A feeling or thought that something may be true or that someone has done something wrong.
  • Doubt (noun/verb): A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
  • Wariness (noun): Caution about possible dangers or problems.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

(Note: "Mistrust" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. The action is typically expressed directly.) - To have mistrust in/for/toward(s): - He has a strong mistrust towards authority figures.

Related Idioms
  • To take something with a grain/pinch of salt: To view something with skepticism or mistrust.
    • I take his promises with a grain of salt.
mistrust

She felt a deep mistrust toward the stranger offering help.

Noun
  1. the trait of not trusting others
  2. doubt about someone's honesty
Verb
  1. regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

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