mistrust

• Substantiv, das das Fehlen von Vertrauen oder Zweifel an der Ehrlichkeit oder den Absichten einer Person bezeichnet; auch die allgemeine Neigung, anderen nicht zu vertrauen.

A noun referring to a lack of confidence or doubt about someone's honesty or intentions, or the general trait of being unwilling to trust others.

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1. Doubt about honestyB2formal

   A feeling of doubt or suspicion regarding someone's honesty or sincerity.

   Misstrauen

   • There was a deep mistrust between the two political parties.
   • Her mistrust of strangers made it hard for her to make friends.
   • The scandal only increased the public's mistrust of the government.

   Synonymedistrustdoubtdubietymisgivingskepticismsuspicionuncertaintywariness

   Antonymeconfidencefaithtrust

2. Lack of trust in othersB2formal

   A general tendency or trait of not trusting other people.

   Misstrauen gegenüber anderen

   • His mistrust of authority figures stemmed from childhood experiences.
   • The team's mistrust of the new manager hindered their collaboration.
   • Years of betrayal had left her with a profound mistrust of everyone.

   Synonymecynicismdistrustdoubtskepticismsuspicionwariness

   Antonymeconfidencefaithtrust

• Verb, das das Fehlen von Vertrauen oder Zuversicht gegenüber jemandem oder etwas ausdrückt; jemanden oder etwas mit Misstrauen oder Argwohn betrachten.

A verb used to indicate a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something; to regard with suspicion.

1. Regard as untrustworthyB2formal

   To have no confidence or faith in someone or something; to view with suspicion.

   Misstrauen

   • She mistrusts anyone who makes promises too quickly.
   • The public tends to mistrust politicians after repeated scandals.
   • He mistrusted the advice given by the stranger.

   Synonymedistrustdoubtquestionsuspect

   Antonymetrust