How Do You Spell MISTRUST?

Pronunciation: [mɪstɹˈʌst] (IPA)

The word "mistrust" is spelled with the letters M-I-S-T-R-U-S-T. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /mɪsˈtrʌst/. The first syllable, "mis" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by the consonant "s". The second syllable, "trust", is pronounced with a short "u" sound, with the consonant "t" at the end. The stress in the word is on the second syllable, making it "MIS-trust". The word means to have a lack of confidence or faith in someone or something.

MISTRUST Meaning and Definition

1. Mistrust is a noun that refers to a lack of confidence or suspicion in someone or something. It is the state of being doubtful or skeptical about the intentions, honesty, or reliability of a person, institution, idea, or situation.

   When mistrust exists, there is a feeling of uneasiness, caution, or wariness towards the subject in question. It involves a perceived lack of trustworthiness or credibility, leading to feelings of uncertainty or doubt. Mistrust can arise from past negative experiences, breaches of trust, inconsistencies in behavior, or perceived deceitful actions. It often manifests as skepticism, skepticism, or a sense of apprehension.

   In interpersonal relationships, mistrust can create a barrier to effective communication and emotional connection. It can hamper the development of strong bonds or partnerships, as trust is a fundamental element in maintaining healthy relationships.

   In broader societal or organizational contexts, mistrust can lead to a breakdown in cooperation, collaboration, and consensus-building. It may cause individuals or groups to act defensively, guardedly, or even sabotage relationships or processes.

   Overcoming mistrust requires transparency, honesty, and consistent actions that demonstrate trustworthiness. Rebuilding trust may involve open communication, setting boundaries, and fulfilling promises or commitments over time.

2. • Want of confidence or trust; suspicion.

   • To doubt; to suspect; to regard with suspicion.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for MISTRUST *

• misstrust 50%
• mitrust 25%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for MISTRUST

• mistres
• strust
• disstrust
• distrist
• mistriss
• mistros
• mustrust
• misajust
• mistruste
• Mistrustur
• mitrst
• mishtrust
• misstust
• sistrus
• Bistrast
• mistrys
• Mistriste

Etymology of MISTRUST

The word "mistrust" originated from Middle English in the early 15th century. It is formed by combining the prefix "mis-" meaning "wrongly" or "badly", and the noun "trust" meaning "confidence or faith in someone or something". Therefore, "mistrust" signifies a lack or absence of trust, indicating doubt or suspicion towards someone or something.

Similar spelling words for MISTRUST

• mistrial,
• mistreated,
• mistress,
• micturate,
• mixture,
• mistral,
• micturition,
• mistreat,
• mister,
• mistretta,
• Micteria,
• mistrustful.

Plural form of MISTRUST is MISTRUSTS

Conjugate verb Mistrust

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mistrusted

you would have mistrusted

he/she/it would have mistrusted

we would have mistrusted

they would have mistrusted

I would have mistrust

you would have mistrust

he/she/it would have mistrust

we would have mistrust

they would have mistrust

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been mistrusting

you would have been mistrusting

he/she/it would have been mistrusting

we would have been mistrusting

they would have been mistrusting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would mistrust

you would mistrust

he/she/it would mistrust

we would mistrust

they would mistrust

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be mistrusting

you would be mistrusting

he/she/it would be mistrusting

we would be mistrusting

they would be mistrusting

FUTURE

I will mistrust

you will mistrust

he/she/it will mistrust

we will mistrust

they will mistrust

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mistrusting

you will be mistrusting

he/she/it will be mistrusting

we will be mistrusting

they will be mistrusting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mistrusted

you will have mistrusted

he/she/it will have mistrusted

we will have mistrusted

they will have mistrusted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mistrusting

you will have been mistrusting

he/she/it will have been mistrusting

we will have been mistrusting

they will have been mistrusting

IMPERATIVE

you mistrust

we let´s mistrust

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mistrust

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mistrusting

you were mistrusting

he/she/it was mistrusting

we were mistrusting

they were mistrusting

PAST PARTICIPLE

mistrusted

PAST PERFECT

I had mistrusted

you had mistrusted

he/she/it had mistrusted

we had mistrusted

they had mistrusted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mistrusting

you had been mistrusting

he/she/it had been mistrusting

we had been mistrusting

they had been mistrusting

PRESENT

I mistrust

you mistrust

he/she/it mistrusts

we mistrust

they mistrust

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mistrusting

you are mistrusting

he/she/it is mistrusting

we are mistrusting

they are mistrusting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mistrusting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mistrusted

you have mistrusted

he/she/it has mistrusted

we have mistrusted

they have mistrusted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mistrusting

you have been mistrusting

he/she/it has been mistrusting

we have been mistrusting

they have been mistrusting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it mistrust

SIMPLE PAST

I mistrusted

you mistrusted

he/she/it mistrusted

we mistrusted

they mistrusted