mistrusted; mistrusting; mistrusts
1
: to have no trust or confidence in : suspect
mistrusted his neighbors
2
: to doubt the truth, validity, or effectiveness of
mistrusted his own judgment
3
: surmise
your mind mistrusted there was something wrong—
Robert Frost
Robert Frost
: to be suspicious
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Examples of mistrust in a Sentence
Noun
She has a strong mistrust of politicians.
had an unfortunate mistrust of doctors, so her medical condition was allowed to worsen
Verb
I was starting to mistrust my own judgment.
a recluse who mistrusts her neighbors and stays in her house all day
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Steve Osler, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
United Steelworkers opposed the deal, citing mistrust in both companies to support domestic production and workers' rights.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
This level of transparency is compelling for investors, especially in an age where opaque financial systems have led to mistrust.
—Jason Dehni, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Mandating a return to the office conveys mistrust, while flexible policies empower teams to excel.
—Steve Osler, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
United Steelworkers opposed the deal, citing mistrust in both companies to support domestic production and workers' rights.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
The proliferation of partisan gerrymandering in many states, for example, and the range of electoral procedures between states and even from one county to another, can lead voters to mistrust the system.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
This level of transparency is compelling for investors, especially in an age where opaque financial systems have led to mistrust.
—Jason Dehni, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Mistrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mistrust. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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