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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There is no doubting the collective clout of Zuffa’s powerbrokers, who are amongst the most formidable dealmakers operating in world sport, so while this may be a new frontier, they will not be fazed.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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On Friday night, there was no doubting these Thomases.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Ted Mesiacos, 3rd Ward, voted against the program after similarly questioning why the city was starting its own when the state already had a similar initiative.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Older siblings or classmates might drop hints that leave children questioning what to believe during their Easter egg hunt.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Mistrusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistrusting. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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