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- Dictionarymistrustful/ˌmɪsˈtrʌs(t)f(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. lacking in trust; suspicious: "he wondered if he had been unduly mistrustful of her"
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MISTRUSTFUL definition: 1. having doubts about the honesty or abilities of someone: 2. having doubts about the honesty or…. Learn more.
1. : to have no trust or confidence in : suspect. mistrusted his neighbors. 2. : to doubt the truth, validity, or effectiveness of. mistrusted his own judgment. 3. : surmise.
Mistrustful definition: full of mistrust; suspicious.. See examples of MISTRUSTFUL used in a sentence.
MISTRUSTFUL meaning: 1. having doubts about the honesty or abilities of someone: 2. having doubts about the honesty or…. Learn more.
n. Lack of trust or confidence: I viewed the stranger's advice with mistrust. tr.v. mis·trust·ed, mis·trust·ing, mis·trusts. 1. To regard without trust or confidence: He mistrusted his lieutenant. 2. To doubt the truth or sincerity of: I mistrust everything he says. mis·trust′ful adj. mis·trust′ful·ly adv. mis·trust′ful·ness n.
/ˌmɪsˈtrʌstfl/ having no confidence in somebody/something because you think they may be harmful; not trusting somebody/something. mistrustful (of somebody/something) Some people are very mistrustful of computers. Since the accident he has become withdrawn and mistrustful. Want to learn more?
Synonyms for MISTRUSTFUL: skeptical, suspicious, cautious, distrustful, careful, wary, incredulous, questioning; Antonyms of MISTRUSTFUL: trusting, credulous, trustful, uncritical, gullible, naive, naïve, unquestioning.
If you are mistrustful of someone, you do not trust them..... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
When you're mistrustful, you have a sneaking suspicion that you should be wary of someone or something. If you're mistrustful of clowns, you keep your distance from them at birthday parties and circuses. If someone is mistrustful, they have a general lack of trust, or a suspicion.
The adjective distrustful is also more common than mistrustful. Here are some examples of mistrust and distrust used correctly in a sentence. In both cases, the other word could be swapped in without changing the meaning. Example: I have a deep mistrust of landlords.
