Synonyms of mistrusting

mistrusting

verb

present participle of mistrust

as in doubting

to have no trust or confidence in

a recluse who mistrusts her neighbors and stays in her house all day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doubting
• questioning
• distrusting
• suspecting
• misdoubting
• disbelieving
• discounting
• discrediting
• negating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• trusting
• depending (on or upon)
• relying (on or upon)
• counting (on or upon)
• banking (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mistrusting

Together with a delegation of deeply mistrusting negotiators from Tehran, Vance is tasked with striking a lasting peace between rival nations that have failed to keep promises made days ago in a delicate last-minute ceasefire. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026

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. — Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025