Distrust vs. Mistrust — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Distrust and Mistrust
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Definitions
Distrust
Distrust is a formal way of not trusting any one party too much in a situation of grave risk or deep doubt. It is commonly expressed in civics as a division or balance of powers, or in politics as means of validating treaty terms.
Mistrust
Be suspicious of; have no confidence in
She had no cause to mistrust him
Distrust
The feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon
The public's distrust of politicians
Mistrust
Lack of trust; suspicion
The public mistrust of government
Distrust
Doubt the honesty or reliability of; regard with suspicion
Speculation remained that the Army distrusted the peace process
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Mistrust
Lack of trust or confidence
I viewed the stranger's advice with mistrust.
Distrust
Lack of trust or confidence
Listened to the sales pitch with distrust.
Mistrust
To regard without trust or confidence
He mistrusted his lieutenant.
Distrust
To have no confidence in; doubt or suspect
I distrust his claims to expertise.
Mistrust
To doubt the truth or sincerity of
I mistrust everything he says.
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Distrust
Lack of trust or confidence.
Mistrust
Lack of trust or confidence; distrust, untrust.
Distrust
To put no trust in; to have no confidence in.
Mistrust
(transitive) To have no confidence in (something or someone).
Distrust
To feel absence of trust in; not to confide in or rely upon; to deem of questionable sufficiency or reality; to doubt; to be suspicious of; to mistrust.
Not distrusting my health.
To distrust the justice of your cause.
He that requireth the oath doth distrust that other.
Of all afraid,Distrusting all, a wise, suspicious maid.
Mistrust
(transitive) To be wary, suspicious or doubtful of (something or someone).
Distrust
Doubt of sufficiency, reality, or sincerity; lack of confidence, faith, or reliance; as, distrust of one's power, authority, will, purposes, schemes, etc.
Mistrust
(transitive) To suspect, to imagine or suppose (something) to be the case.
Distrust
Suspicion of evil designs.
Alienation and distrust . . . are the growth of false principles.
Mistrust
(intransitive) To be suspicious.
Distrust
State of being suspected; loss of trust.
Mistrust
Want of confidence or trust; suspicion; distrust.
Distrust
Doubt about someone's honesty
Mistrust
To regard with jealousy or suspicion; to suspect; to doubt the integrity of; to distrust.
I will never mistrust my wife again.
Distrust
The trait of not trusting others
Mistrust
To forebode as near, or likely to occur; to surmise.
By a divine instinct, men's minds mistrustEnsuing dangers.
Distrust
Regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
Mistrust
Doubt about someone's honesty
Mistrust
The trait of not trusting others
Mistrust
Regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
