Mistrust

/mɪsˈtrʌst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Lack of trust or confidence.

Her mistrust of strangers kept her from making new friends.

A feeling that someone or something is not honest or reliable.

There was a general mistrust of the government after the scandal.

verb

To have no trust in; to suspect or doubt.

I mistrust his intentions, given his history of manipulation.

To regard with suspicion.

She began to mistrust the sources of information being provided.

Middle English, from mis- + trust.

a mistrust of authority

A feeling of suspicion towards those in power or leadership roles.

mistrust someone's intentions

To be skeptical about what someone aims to achieve.

trust

A firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone or something.

skepticism

A doubting or questioning attitude towards beliefs or opinions.

confidence

The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something.

Side-eye

When she said she was 'just busy,' I gave her the side-eye because I mistrust her.

Sideways glance

When they walked in, I couldn't help but give them a sideways glance, full of mistrust.