mistrusted
|mis-trust-ed|
B2
/mɪsˈtrʌstɪd/
(mistrust)
lack of trust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mistrust' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mistrusten,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'trusten' meant 'to trust.'
Historical Evolution
'mistrusten' transformed into the modern English word 'mistrust.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wrongly trust,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to have no trust in.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'mistrust'.
She mistrusted his intentions from the start.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41