noun
Uncommon
mistrust
mihs-TRUHST
Mistrust (noun) means a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something. Example: “There's deep mistrust between the two companies.”
noun
1
A lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
"There's deep mistrust between the two companies."
verb
1
To have doubts about or lack confidence in someone or something.
"She mistrusts anyone who seems too friendly at first."
How to use mistrust
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA feeling of suspicion or doubt about someone's honesty or reliability.
Common mistake
Very close in meaning to "distrust"; mistrust often implies a milder, more instinctive wariness rather than firm disbelief.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
deep mistrust
mutual mistrust
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Word forms
- Plural
- mistrusts
- Third person singular
- mistrusts
- Past tense
- mistrusted
- Archaic forms
- mistrustest, mistrustedst, mistrusteth
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Etymology
From mis- ("wrongly") plus trust.
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Rhymes for mistrust
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What does “mistrust” mean?
The word “mistrust” means a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something. In plain terms, a feeling of suspicion or doubt about someone's honesty or reliability.
How do you pronounce “mistrust”?
“Mistrust” is pronounced mihs-TRUHST (/mɪsˈtɹʌst/ in IPA).
How do you use “mistrust” in a sentence?
Here is “mistrust” used in a sentence: “There's deep mistrust between the two companies.”
What is another word for “mistrust”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mistrust” include distrust.
What is the opposite of “mistrust”?
The opposite of “mistrust” — its antonyms — is trust.
What part of speech is “mistrust”?
Depending on how it is used, “mistrust” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “mistrust” a common word?
“Mistrust” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mistrust” have?
“Mistrust” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
