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Mistrust: meaning, definitions and examples

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mistrust

 

[ mɪsˈtrʌst ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

A feeling or attitude of suspicion or doubt towards someone's intentions or honesty.

Synonyms

distrust, doubt, skepticism, suspicion

Examples of usage

  • He couldn't help but feel a sense of mistrust towards his new coworker.
  • The constant lies and deceit had led to a deep mistrust between the two friends.
Context #2 | Verb

in actions

To regard with suspicion or doubt.

Synonyms

distrust, doubt, suspect

Examples of usage

  • She mistrusted the stranger's offer of help.
  • The detective mistrusted the alibi given by the suspect.

Translations

Translations of the word "mistrust" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconfiança

🇮🇳 अविश्वास

🇩🇪 Misstrauen

🇮🇩 ketidakpercayaan

🇺🇦 недовіра

🇵🇱 nieufność

🇯🇵 不信

🇫🇷 méfiance

🇪🇸 desconfianza

🇹🇷 güvensizlik

🇰🇷 불신

🇸🇦 عدم الثقة

🇨🇿 nedůvěra

🇸🇰 nedôvera

🇨🇳 不信任

🇸🇮 nezaupanje

🇮🇸 vantraust

🇰🇿 сенімсіздік

🇬🇪 უნდობლობა

🇦🇿 etimadsızlıq

🇲🇽 desconfianza

Etymology

The word 'mistrust' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly' and the word 'trust'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of mistrust has been prevalent throughout history, as humans have always grappled with issues of trust and suspicion in various relationships and contexts.

See also: distrust, distrustful, entrust, entrusting, mistrustful, mistrustfully, trust, trustee, trustful, trustfulness, trustingly, trustworthily, trustworthiness, trustworthy, untrusting, untrustworthily, untrustworthiness, untrustworthy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,589, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.