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mistrust

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/mɪsˈtrʌst/ · mis-trust

A lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.

Meanings

nounformal

A lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.

کسی یا کسی چیز میں عدم اعتماد یا اعتماد کی کمی.

عدم اعتماد

adam aitmaad

Synonyms

distrustsuspicionmistrustfulnessشکغیر یقینیعدم اعتماد

Antonyms

trustconfidencefaithاعتمادیقینبھروسہ

Common Collocations

  • mistrust of authority
  • mistrust in relationships
  • mistrust towards strangers

Example Sentences

Her mistrust of strangers made her cautious in new situations.

اُس کا غیر مانوس لوگوں پر عدم اعتماد نئی حالات میں احتیاطی بنا دیتا ہے.

Us ka ghair manus logon par adam aitmaad nai halat mein ihtiyaati bana deta hai.

The report revealed a growing mistrust among employees.

رپورٹ نے ملازمین میں بڑھتے ہوئے عدم اعتماد کو اجاگر کیا.

Report ne mulazmeen mein barhtay huye adam aitmaad ko ujagar kiya.

Mistrust can lead to misunderstandings and conflict.

عدم اعتماد غلط فہمیاں اور تصادم کا باعث بن سکتا ہے.

Adam aitmaad ghalat samjhiyaan aur tasadum ka baais ban sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

distrust:While both words imply a lack of trust, 'distrust' often suggests a more acute suspicion or feeling, whereas 'mistrust' can be more general.
verbformal

To have no trust or confidence in someone or something.

کسی یا کسی چیز پر اعتماد یا یقین نہ کرنا.

عدم اعتماد کرنا

adam aitmaad karna

Synonyms

distrustsuspectdoubtشک کرناخود اعتمادی نہ رکھناغیر یقینی رکھنا

Antonyms

trustbelieverelyاعتماد کرنایقین کرنابھروسہ کرنا

Common Collocations

  • mistrust someone's intentions
  • mistrust authority figures
  • mistrust your instincts

Example Sentences

She began to mistrust his motives after the incident.

اس واقعے کے بعد اُس نے اُس کی نیت پر عدم اعتماد کرنا شروع کیا.

Us waqaye ke baad us ne us ki niyat par adam aitmaad karna shuru kiya.

Many people tend to mistrust politicians.

کئی لوگ سیاستدانوں پر عدم اعتماد کرنے لگتے ہیں.

Kayi log siyasatdanon par adam aitmaad karne lagte hain.

You should not mistrust those who have always supported you.

آپ کو اُن پر عدم اعتماد نہیں کرنا چاہئے جنہوں نے ہمیشہ آپ کی حمایت کی.

Aap ko un par adam aitmaad nahin karna chahiye jinon ne hamesha aap ki himayat ki.

Easily Confused With

suspicion:Suspicion implies a belief that someone may be guilty of wrongdoing, while mistrust is a broader lack of confidence.

Word Family

mistrustful
adjectiveعدم اعتماد کرنے والا
mistrustfully
adverbعدم اعتماد سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'MIS' in mistrust as a clue for 'missing trust'.

Picture a person looking over their shoulder suspiciously in a dimly lit area.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عشق میں وہ جھوٹ کو بھی سچ مان لیتا ہے، جو تم مچلتے ہو عدم اعتماد کی باتوں میں.

Ishq mein woh jhoot ko bhi sach maan leta hai, jo tum machalte ho adam aitmaad ki baaton mein.

In love, he even takes lies as truth, while you flutter about in talks of mistrust.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بغیر اطلاع کے نہیں جانا چاہیے.

Bagair ittila ke nahin jana chahiye.

One should not go without information.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "mistrusten" — to lack trust in

First known use: 14th century

The word 'mistrust' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' meaning wrong or bad, and 'trust'. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.