Mistrustful

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈtrʌstfəl/

Definitions of mistrustful

adjective doubtful or suspicious of someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She is mistrustful of strangers.

A2 The cat was mistrustful of the new dog in the house.

B1 After being betrayed by her friend, she became mistrustful of others.

B2 The detective had a mistrustful nature, always questioning people's motives.

C1 Growing up in a rough neighborhood made him inherently mistrustful of authority figures.

C2 Her years of experience in the corporate world had made her cynical and mistrustful of her colleagues.

Examples of mistrustful in a Sentence

formal The new employee was mistrustful of her colleagues until she got to know them better.

informal She's always been a bit mistrustful of strangers, but she warms up quickly once she gets to know them.

slang I don't blame you for being mistrustful of that guy, he gives off a weird vibe.

figurative Her heart had been broken so many times that she had become mistrustful of love itself.

Grammatical Forms of mistrustful

past tense

mistrusted

plural

mistrustfuls

comparative

more mistrustful

superlative

most mistrustful

present tense

mistrusts

future tense

will mistrust

perfect tense

have mistrusted

continuous tense

is mistrusting

singular

mistrustful

positive degree

mistrustful

infinitive

to mistrust

gerund

mistrusting

participle

mistrusted

Origin and Evolution of mistrustful

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'mistrustful' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly' and the word 'trustful' meaning 'full of trust'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mistrustful' has retained its original meaning of lacking trust or suspicion towards someone or something. The usage of the word has remained consistent in conveying a sense of doubt or skepticism.