as in doubting
to have no trust or confidence in
a recluse who mistrusts her neighbors and stays in her house all day
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Recent Examples of mistrusting
Imagine wanting to see a play—ostensibly, in part, for the liveness of a play—but mistrusting your judgment enough to read a review first, thereby lessening your opportunity for surprise.
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Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistrusting
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Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Although Homan's encounter with the FBI agents led to Homan being investigated for bribery and other crimes, The New York Times reported prosecutors closed the case after doubting there was enough evidence to prove to a jury that Homan agreed to specific actions in exchange for the payment.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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There’s a montage of the very hot women questioning if Mel is even worth their time.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Now, legal experts from across the political spectrum, as well as current DOJ officials, are questioning why the Biden DOJ pursued the case in the first place.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Mistrusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistrusting. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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