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
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Ensure all leaders undergo AI training and can communicate the same message to prevent confusion and mistrust.
—Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
He was widely mistrusted because of a series of corruption scandals that plagued his government and family (his wife, Sara, was accused of vicious behavior toward employees and interference in politics).
—Brent E. Sasley, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2015
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Noun
Some openly admitted that the story of Wizard Liz’s betrayal intensified their mistrust, especially toward men, highlighting a collective sense of vulnerability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Ensure all leaders undergo AI training and can communicate the same message to prevent confusion and mistrust.
—Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Verb
As much as many Indians mistrust China’s intentions, for instance, many Indian political and business elites evince increasingly open admiration for the Chinese system and its undeniable material achievements.
—Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
He was widely mistrusted because of a series of corruption scandals that plagued his government and family (his wife, Sara, was accused of vicious behavior toward employees and interference in politics).
—Brent E. Sasley, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistrust
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But there was never any doubt in their intent: put a creative, Midwest spin on country music.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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As for the future, there is no doubt that if peace can be achieved, many billions of dollars will have to be spent before Ukraine can again supply its economy and people with the energy needed for a fully functioning state.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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However, Gac insisted that many of the performer’s lyrics are steeped in skepticism toward political leaders, union bosses, and employers.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Trump has also repeatedly undercut Zelenskyy and provided rhetorical support to Putin, expressing skepticism of any criticism directed toward the Russian leader, and seeking to force Ukraine to make territorial concessions without guaranteeing their freedom and sovereignty in the future.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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At a time when Cold War tensions heightened curiosity and suspicion about all things Soviet, American consumers flocked to the new vodka as an edgy, exotic choice—drinking vodka became simultaneously an act of defiance and fascination.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Instead, this suspicion about the trailer tells a more interesting and deeper story about the relationship between marketing and proof in media.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Many victims remain silent out of fear, distrust or the belief that reporting won’t help.—
Jillian E. Snider,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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Though talks are scheduled, mutual distrust and competing demands continue to cloud the path to any lasting agreement.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Due to the competitive landscape and consumer uncertainty, Vivid suspended its habit of providing forward earnings guidance to analysts with that call, adding to the bearish sentiment for Vivid that has yet to let up.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2025
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Trans-Pacific ocean spot freight rates have kept their foot on the gas in the wake of a rush of imports from China into the U.S. as trade and tariff uncertainty pervades between the countries.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 June 2025
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“Mistrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistrust. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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