mistrust
/'mis'trʌst/
Definition
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.
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.
Noun
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the trait of not trusting others
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doubt about someone's honesty
Verb
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regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
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