mistrust
word
Definition
A feeling or belief that you cannot trust someone or something; to doubt the honesty or reliability of a person or thing.
Usage & Nuances
'Mistrust' is both a noun and a verb. It is more formal than 'distrust.' Common in contexts about relationships, business, or politics. Typical collocations: 'deep mistrust,' 'widespread mistrust,' 'mistrust between.' As a verb: 'to mistrust someone.'
Spanish: desconfianza - desconfiarPortuguese (BR): desconfiança - desconfiarPortuguese (PT): desconfiança - desconfiarChinese (Simplified): 不信任 - 怀疑Chinese (Traditional): 不信任 - 懷疑Hindi: अविश्वासArabic: عدم الثقة
Example Sentences
There was mistrust between the two companies.
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He mistrusts strangers.
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Years of lies created mistrust in their family.
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Many people mistrust online reviews because they might be fake.
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There’s a lot of mistrust between the government and the public these days.
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If you mistrust someone, it’s hard to build a real friendship.
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