mistrust
noun · verb
Simple meaning
Lack of trust or confidence.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
mihstruhstSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
mɪstˈɹʌst
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Lack of trust or confidence; distrust, untrust.
verb
transitive
To be wary, suspicious or doubtful of (something or someone).
transitive
To suspect, to imagine or suppose (something) to be the case.
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This meaning: Lack of trust or confidence; distrust, untrust.
Used this way, mistrust is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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