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
Dani Blum, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Her simmering screen presence, filled with raw mistrust reveals — by contrast — the thin atmosphere in the majority of the scenes.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Brent E. Sasley, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2015
For over a century, every global crisis has sparked a debate in the United States between two classical schools of geopolitical thought, pitting idealists, ardent supporters of foreign intervention, against realists, who mistrust lofty crusades.
—Neil MacFarquhar, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
While that’s true, misinformation and mistrust have led to record numbers of measles cases in Europe, and have cost Britain its measles elimination status.
—Dani Blum, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Her simmering screen presence, filled with raw mistrust reveals — by contrast — the thin atmosphere in the majority of the scenes.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Verb
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
For over a century, every global crisis has sparked a debate in the United States between two classical schools of geopolitical thought, pitting idealists, ardent supporters of foreign intervention, against realists, who mistrust lofty crusades.
—Neil MacFarquhar, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistrust
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There were doubts Florida would ever consistently make the playoffs, let alone be annual Stanley Cup contenders.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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There is little doubt about where Fils will want to play.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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However, optimism has since given way to skepticism, as a series of policy missteps and economic headwinds have made Bessent’s goal seem increasingly unattainable.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Netanyahu, having played a pivotal role in supporting Trump's 2018 decision to scrap the nuclear deal secured by former President Barack Obama three years earlier, is once again fueling skepticism toward a new agreement with Tehran.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Though suspicions had long surrounded Steven Pankey — a local man with ties to her church who later ran twice for the governor of Idaho — he wasn’t arrested until 2020.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Murderbot's newfound free will leads to odd behavior sparking suspicion from the PreservationAux team.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Nearly 10% express distrust in health information from providers, a rate significantly higher than older generations.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Others doubted that any such institution could overcome the legacies of conflict and mutual distrust among their neighbors and bring together members that were far apart both geographically and in terms of security concerns.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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With economic uncertainties looming, marketers must embrace a mindset of doing more with less.—
Kelly Starman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The Tipperary, Ireland, native wants to make the most of this historic run that coincides with an ongoing wave of economic uncertainty.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
21 May 2025
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“Mistrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistrust. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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