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Mistrusted: meaning, definitions and examples

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mistrusted

 

[ mɪsˈtrʌstɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling of distrust

Mistrusted refers to the past tense of mistrust, meaning to have a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something. It implies a belief that someone's motives are not trustworthy or that they may deceive.

Synonyms

distrusted, doubted, suspicious

Examples of usage

  • She mistrusted his intentions from the start.
  • Many people mistrusted the company's promises.
  • He felt mistrusted by his colleagues after the incident.

Translations

Translations of the word "mistrusted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconfiado

🇮🇳 विश्वासघात

🇩🇪 misstrauisch

🇮🇩 tidak percaya

🇺🇦 недовірливий

🇵🇱 nieufny

🇯🇵 不信の

🇫🇷 méfiant

🇪🇸 desconfiado

🇹🇷 güvensiz

🇰🇷 불신하는

🇸🇦 مشكوك فيه

🇨🇿 nedůvěřivý

🇸🇰 nedôverčivý

🇨🇳 不信任的

🇸🇮 nezaupljiv

🇮🇸 vantrúaður

🇰🇿 сенімсіз

🇬🇪 არაპროგნოზირებადი

🇦🇿 etibarsız

🇲🇽 desconfiado

Etymology

The word 'mistrust' originated from the Middle English word 'mistressen', which combines the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly' with 'trusten', derived from Old Norse 'treysta', meaning 'to trust' or 'to rely'. The term has been in use since the 14th century, evolving over time to emphasize a lack of faith in something that should be trustworthy. The usage expanded, reflecting broader themes of human relationships and social interactions where trust is a fundamental component. Throughout history, mistrust has been a topic of analysis in various fields, including psychology, sociology, and literature, highlighting its impact on personal relationships and societal dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,549, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.