mistrust

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun doubt about someone's honesty
  2. noun the trait of not trusting others
  3. verb regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

Etymology

From Middle English mistrust; equivalent to mis- + trust.

In classic literature

Synonyms

misgiving, distrust, suspicion

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