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mistrusting

UK
/mɪsˈtrʌstɪŋ/
US
/mɪsˈtrʌstɪŋ/

Translations

mistrustingnoun
UK
/mɪsˈtrʌstɪŋ/
US
/mɪsˈtrʌstɪŋ/
Gerund: the act or state of lacking trust.
Persistent mistrusting of government institutions can erode social cohesion.
Une méfiance persistante envers les institutions gouvernementales peut éroder la cohésion sociale.
Synonyms
distrustfulness
suspicionfulness
wariness
incredulity
skepticism
doubt
suspicion
distrust
mistrust
mistrustinggerund / present participle
UK
/mɪsˈtrʌstɪŋ/
US
/mɪsˈtrʌstɪŋ/
Used as a present participle adjective describing a person or thing that lacks trust.
She gave him a mistrusting look when he offered to help with her project.
Elle lui a lancé un regard méfiant quand il a առաջարկé de l'aider pour son projet.
Synonyms
suspicious
distrustful
skeptical
doubtful
leery
cynical
wary
Antonyms
trusting
confident
believing
mistrustverb

mistrusting

Gerund

mistrusted
Past Simple
mistrusted
Past Participle
mistrusting
Gerund
UK
/mɪsˈtrʌst/
US
/mɪsˈtrʌst/
se méfier de
She began to mistrust his intentions after he repeatedly broke his promises.
Elle a commencé à se méfier de ses intentions après qu’il a à plusieurs reprises rompu ses promesses.
Additional translations
suspecterEmploi plus général, avec l’idée de soupçon ou de doute sur la sincérité ou les intentions.
Synonyms
suspect
disbelieve
distrust
doubt
question
Antonyms
rely
believe
trust

Definitions

mistrustingnoun
The act or state of lacking trust or confidence.
Persistent mistrusting of government institutions can erode social cohesion.
mistrustinggerund / present participle
Having or showing a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
She gave him a mistrusting look when he offered to help with her project.
mistrustverb
To have no confidence in someone or something; to be suspicious of.
She began to mistrust his intentions after he repeatedly broke his promises.
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