mistrusting

verb

present participle of mistrust
as in doubting
to have no trust or confidence in a recluse who mistrusts her neighbors and stays in her house all day

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Recent Examples of mistrusting Together with a delegation of deeply mistrusting negotiators from Tehran, Vance is tasked with striking a lasting peace between rival nations that have failed to keep promises made days ago in a delicate last-minute ceasefire. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Imagine wanting to see a play—ostensibly, in part, for the liveness of a play—but mistrusting your judgment enough to read a review first, thereby lessening your opportunity for surprise. — Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistrusting
  1. doubting
  2. questioning
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  • Even when women aren’t being brushed off by the medical system, the sheer lack of education can leave them doubting their own sanity.
    — Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
  • My judgments have never been attacked by an individual doubting my credibility!
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of doubting
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  • His government has consistently avoided criticizing Morocco, but Sánchez condemned comments from two Moroccan ministers questioning the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla, another Spain's other territory in North Africa.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But the design quickly sparked backlash and support online, with some applauding the farm's call for civil discourse and others questioning why Kirk was chosen as the face of one of the attraction's biggest annual draws.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of questioning

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“Mistrusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistrusting. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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