Mistrustfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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mistrustfully

 

[ mɪsˈtrʌstfəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a suspicious manner

Characterized by a lack of trust or confidence; doubtful or wary of someone or something.

Synonyms

distrustfully, suspiciously

Examples of usage

  • He glanced mistrustfully at the stranger approaching him.
  • She answered the question mistrustfully, unsure of the intentions behind it.

Translations

Translations of the word "mistrustfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconfiadamente

🇮🇳 अविश्वासपूर्ण

🇩🇪 misstrauisch

🇮🇩 dengan curiga

🇺🇦 недовірливо

🇵🇱 nieufnie

🇯🇵 疑わしげに

🇫🇷 avec méfiance

🇪🇸 desconfiadamente

🇹🇷 güvensizce

🇰🇷 의심스럽게

🇸🇦 بريبة

🇨🇿 nedůvěřivě

🇸🇰 nedôverčivo

🇨🇳 怀疑地

🇸🇮 nezaupljivo

🇮🇸 tortryggilega

🇰🇿 сенімсіздікпен

🇬🇪 ეჭვის თვალით

🇦🇿 etibarsızlıqla

🇲🇽 desconfiadamente

Etymology

The word 'mistrustfully' is derived from the combination of 'mistrust' and the suffix '-fully', which indicates the manner in which something is done. 'Mistrust' itself comes from the Middle English word 'mis-,' meaning 'wrongly,' and 'trust,' ultimately of Germanic origin. The concept of mistrust has been present in human interactions for centuries, reflecting the complex nature of trust and suspicion.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,647, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.