World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesअविश्वास
Pronunciation / Transliteration: avishwas
"दोनों नेताओं के बीच गहरा अविश्वास था।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone's honesty or reliability.
"A deep sense of mistrust developed between the two negotiating teams."
- 1
To have no confidence or trust in someone or something; to be suspicious of.
"She tended to mistrust people who made promises too easily."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English prefix 'mis-' (denoting wrong or bad) combined with 'trust', originating from Old Norse traust meaning confidence or help. It entered general usage in the late 16th century to describe a lack of confidence or a feeling of suspicion without necessarily implying active hostility.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Mistrust"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Mistrust" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
méfiance
Transliteration: mey-fyãs
"Il y a un sentiment général de méfiance envers les institutions."
Misstrauen
Transliteration: miss-troy-en
"Das Misstrauen zwischen den Parteien war unüberwindbar."
diffidenza
Transliteration: dif-fi-den-tsa
"La sua diffidenza iniziale svanì dopo averlo conosciuto meglio."
desconfianza
Transliteration: des-kon-fyan-sa
"Existe una gran desconfianza en el sistema político actual."
desconfiança
Transliteration: des-kõ-fyan-sɐ
"A desconfiança mútua prejudicou as negociações."
अविश्वास
Transliteration: avishwas
"दोनों नेताओं के बीच गहरा अविश्वास था।"
不信任
Transliteration: bù xìn rèn
"他们之间的不信任导致了合作的破裂。"
불신
Transliteration: bul-sin
"사회적 불신이 커지면서 갈등이 심화되었습니다."
不信感
Transliteration: fushinkan
"政府に対する国民の不信感が高まっている。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Mistrust"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.