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- DictionaryMis·trust/ˌmisˈtrəst/
verb
- 1. be suspicious of; have no confidence in: "she had no cause to mistrust him"
noun
- 1. lack of trust; suspicion: "there is widespread mistrust of pension providers"
The meaning of MISTRUST is a lack of confidence : distrust. How to use mistrust in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Mistrust.
As nouns, mistrust and distrust mean just about the same thing: doubt or suspicion—a lack of trust. As verbs, they are also often used interchangeably to mean to regard someone with suspicion—to not trust them.
Synonyms for MISTRUST: doubt, skepticism, suspicion, distrust, uncertainty, disbelief, concern, reservation; Antonyms of MISTRUST: trust, belief, confidence, conviction, certainty, assurance, surety, faith
MISTRUST definition: 1. to have doubts about the honesty or abilities of someone: 2. to have doubts about the honesty…. Learn more.
To mistrust is to feel uneasy about someone or something. If you mistrust bus drivers, you may decide to walk instead.
MISTRUST meaning: 1. to have doubts about the honesty or abilities of someone: 2. to have doubts about the honesty…. Learn more.
mistrust. noun. /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/. /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/. [uncountable, singular] a feeling that you cannot trust somebody/something synonym suspicion. The attacks have created a climate of mistrust and fear in the country. She has a deep mistrust of strangers.
