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The team felt mistrust until everyone shared the plan clearly.
What does Mistrust mean?
Mistrust means lack of trust.
Dictionary definition
a lack of trust, or to feel unsure that someone or something is reliable.
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A broken promise can create mistrust between friends.
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The story shows how honest communication can reduce mistrust and rebuild cooperation.
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WordMistrust.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningMistrust means lack of trust.
ExampleExample: The team felt mistrust until everyone shared the plan clearly.
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- Syllables
- mis · trust
- Strongest beat
- trust
- Ending
- trust
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on trust.
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Synonyms
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trustbelief that someone or something is reliable
confidencea strong feeling of trust or certainty
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Mistrust word family
Base word
mistrust
verb
mistrusts
Present-tense form.
verb
mistrusted
Past-tense form.
verb
mistrusting
Ongoing action form.
adjective
mistrustful
Feeling or showing mistrust.
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