Pronunciation: /mɪsˈtrʌst/
noun a feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon
A1 I have a feeling of mistrust towards strangers.
A2 The child's mistrust of adults is understandable given their past experiences.
B1 The team's mistrust of their manager was evident in their lack of communication.
B2 The CEO's mistrust of the board members led to a complete breakdown in decision-making processes.
C1 The diplomat's mistrust of the foreign government was based on years of failed negotiations.
C2 The detective's mistrust of the suspect proved to be justified when new evidence came to light.
verb to regard with suspicion or doubt
A1 I mistrust strangers because I am shy.
A2 She mistrusts her new boss because of his unpredictable behavior.
B1 The team members began to mistrust each other after the project deadline was missed.
B2 The politician's constant lies have caused the public to mistrust him.
C1 Years of betrayal have led her to deeply mistrust anyone who tries to get close to her.
C2 The CEO's decision to withhold information from the board members only fueled their existing mistrust.
formal The business partnership was marred by mutual mistrust between the two parties.
informal I can't work with someone I mistrust, it just doesn't feel right.
slang I have a gut feeling to mistrust that guy, I just don't trust him.
figurative Mistrust is like a poison that slowly erodes relationships over time.
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