Mistrustfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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mistrustfully
[ mɪsˈtrʌstfəli ]
in a suspicious manner
Characterized by a lack of trust or confidence; doubtful or wary of someone or something.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| mistrustfully |
Use when someone doubts the honesty or intentions of another person or thing. It often implies a lack of trust based on previous experiences.
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| suspiciously |
Used when someone is showing doubt or curiosity towards something that seems odd or potentially dangerous. It can imply readiness to expect wrongdoing or deceit.
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| distrustfully |
Applicable when someone is more actively and openly rejecting trust in someone or something, often due to a strong belief that they are untrustworthy.
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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.