as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
had an unfortunate mistrust of doctors, so her medical condition was allowed to worsen
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as in to doubt
to have no trust or confidence in
a recluse who mistrusts her neighbors and stays in her house all day
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Recent Examples of mistrust
Joseph Jones, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
In the first year of life, one developmental milestone is trust versus mistrust.
—Shannon Carpenter, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
In the clinic, mistrust can create an untenable situation.
—Daniel T. Kim, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
While news analysis and thoughtful opinion can generate important social conversations and help citizens understand news, too much opinion that isn’t grounded in facts can also lead to a general atmosphere of mistrust and suspicion.
—Joseph Jones, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
In the first year of life, one developmental milestone is trust versus mistrust.
—Shannon Carpenter, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
There are reasons to mistrust such fortune-telling, especially from people with a vested interest in the outcome.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
In the clinic, mistrust can create an untenable situation.
—Daniel T. Kim, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistrust
Noun
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There's no doubt now that when history is being made on the course, golf fans take notice and tune in, making these events must-watch television.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Kuemper shows his regular-season form There isn’t any doubt that Winnipeg’s star goalie Connor Hellebuyck will take home his second consecutive Vezina Trophy and third of his career.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Frost was likely one of the few interviewers who would seriously engage the pair on a topic that was still viewed with skepticism by the British public.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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But while much of the world looks at the newly friendly rapport between America and Russia with skepticism, Leake and his team see it as reason for optimism.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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An aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is out on leave and ushered out of the Pentagon for suspicion of leaking.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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What To Know According to the DHS summary, officers noted eight other individuals in the vehicle and no visible luggage, prompting suspicions of human trafficking.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over-promising breeds distrust, and lowballing harms growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tesla products have a place in the market, but there's a tangible distrust, skepticism, and hatred for its CEO expressed by many Americans.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The tariff file has caused a high level of uncertainty both for consumers and businesses.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The natural chaos of life can make uncertainty feel even worse, Dr. Gallagher says.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Mistrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistrust. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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