mistrusting
|mis-trust-ing|
B2
/mɪsˈtrʌstɪŋ/
(mistrust)
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'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wrongly trust', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to lack trust'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'mistrust'.
He is mistrusting his colleagues.
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Adjective 1
having or showing a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
She was mistrusting of strangers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41