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mistrust

|mis/trust|

B2

/mɪsˈtrʌst/

lack of trust

Etymology
Etymology Information

'mistrust' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mistrusten,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'trusten' meant 'to trust.'

Historical Evolution

'mistrusten' transformed into the modern English word 'mistrust' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to wrongly trust,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lack of trust or confidence.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

lack of trust or confidence.

There was a deep mistrust between the two parties.

Synonyms

distrustsuspicion

Antonyms

trustconfidence

Verb 1

to have no trust or confidence in someone or something.

She mistrusted his intentions from the start.

Synonyms

distrustdoubt

Antonyms

trustbelieve

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Idioms

mistrustful of

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35