Mistrust
noun
A lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
There is a deep mistrust between the two countries.
Often appears as...
- deep mistrust
- cultural mistrust
verb
To have no trust or confidence in someone or something.
She mistrusted his motives for helping her.
Often appears as...
- mistrust him
- mistrust her
noun
A lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
There is a deep mistrust between the two countries.
Often appears as...
- deep mistrust
- cultural mistrust
verb
To have no trust or confidence in someone or something.
She mistrusted his motives for helping her.
Often appears as...
- mistrust him
- mistrust her
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Mistrust carries a stronger negative emotion than simple doubt, often implying betrayal or deception.
His repeated lies have sown deep mistrust among his friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Fair
Mistrust might not always be based on evidence; sometimes, it's a feeling or prejudice.
Despite her clear record, there was an unexplained mistrust of her intentions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
Understand historical or cultural contexts, as mistrust can be deeper between certain groups due to past conflicts.
The mistrust between the rival communities dates back generations.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Mistrust carries a stronger negative emotion than simple doubt, often implying betrayal or deception.
His repeated lies have sown deep mistrust among his friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Fair
Mistrust might not always be based on evidence; sometimes, it's a feeling or prejudice.
Despite her clear record, there was an unexplained mistrust of her intentions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
Understand historical or cultural contexts, as mistrust can be deeper between certain groups due to past conflicts.
The mistrust between the rival communities dates back generations.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Mistrust carries a stronger negative emotion than simple doubt, often implying betrayal or deception.
His repeated lies have sown deep mistrust among his friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Fair
Mistrust might not always be based on evidence; sometimes, it's a feeling or prejudice.
Despite her clear record, there was an unexplained mistrust of her intentions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
Understand historical or cultural contexts, as mistrust can be deeper between certain groups due to past conflicts.
The mistrust between the rival communities dates back generations.
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"Discovering" the Black...
to mistrust anything because there's so much fake stuff out there and I was kind of offended because I was like I did not photoshop this penguin but people said I spray-painted I was like I did not spray paint hang on there really was an all-black penguin and I said there were other people there as well but I was one
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Brian F. O'Byrne:...
suspicions of these people I mean obviously their notion of who the natives are before they come over is one deep mistrust acceptance of who the natives are would be its non-existence I mean he's still in our in this fiction he's still constantly refers them as savages so I think that's where he he
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How we'll fight the next...
quietly and separately. See, Ebola, like all threats to humanity, it's fueled by mistrust and distraction and division. When we build barriers amongst ourselves and we fight amongst ourselves, the virus thrives. But unlike all threats to humanity, Ebola is one where we're actually all the same.
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Can democracy exist...
transparency stupid transparency is not about restoring trust in institutions transparency is a politics as management of mistrust we're assuming that our societies are going to be based on mistrust and by the way mistress was always very important for democracy this
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Ivan Krastev: Can...
For example, can you imagine that decent, civic, talented people are going to run for office if they really do believe that politics is also about managing mistrust? Are you not afraid with all these technologies that are going to track down
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This company pays kids...
and because of that we can now derive these amazing identities with applications in the real world, in fields like electrical engineering. Wow! I gained a whole new level of appreciation for mathematics. And after my brief mistrust,
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The voices in my head PIPE...
Which I actually did, and which needless to say did not endear me to the faculty. In effect, a vicious cycle of fear, avoidance, mistrust and misunderstanding had been established, and this was a battle in which I felt powerless
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How Finding This Human...
it develops into mistrust; and mistrust breeds fear; and fear blocks curiosity. It's really up to us as scientists and educators to make our research comprehensible and accessible to people and help them engage with what we do
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Dear Facebook, this is...
in a world optimized for frictionless virality. As long as algorithms' goals are to keep us engaged, they will continue to feed us the poison that plays to our worst instincts and human weaknesses. And yes, anger, mistrust,
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George Papandreou:...
offering favors to the powerful -- tax avoidance abetted and aided by a global tax evasion system, politics and media captured by special interests. But despite our electoral mandate, the markets mistrusted us.
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"Discovering" the Black...
to mistrust anything because there's so much fake stuff out there and I was kind of offended because I was like I did not photoshop this penguin but people said I spray-painted I was like I did not spray paint hang on there really was an all-black penguin and I said there were other people there as well but I was one
Video examples
Brian F. O'Byrne:...
suspicions of these people I mean obviously their notion of who the natives are before they come over is one deep mistrust acceptance of who the natives are would be its non-existence I mean he's still in our in this fiction he's still constantly refers them as savages so I think that's where he he
Video examples
How we'll fight the next...
quietly and separately. See, Ebola, like all threats to humanity, it's fueled by mistrust and distraction and division. When we build barriers amongst ourselves and we fight amongst ourselves, the virus thrives. But unlike all threats to humanity, Ebola is one where we're actually all the same.
Video examples
Can democracy exist...
transparency stupid transparency is not about restoring trust in institutions transparency is a politics as management of mistrust we're assuming that our societies are going to be based on mistrust and by the way mistress was always very important for democracy this
Video examples
Ivan Krastev: Can...
For example, can you imagine that decent, civic, talented people are going to run for office if they really do believe that politics is also about managing mistrust? Are you not afraid with all these technologies that are going to track down
Video examples
This company pays kids...
and because of that we can now derive these amazing identities with applications in the real world, in fields like electrical engineering. Wow! I gained a whole new level of appreciation for mathematics. And after my brief mistrust,
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The voices in my head PIPE...
Which I actually did, and which needless to say did not endear me to the faculty. In effect, a vicious cycle of fear, avoidance, mistrust and misunderstanding had been established, and this was a battle in which I felt powerless
Video examples
How Finding This Human...
it develops into mistrust; and mistrust breeds fear; and fear blocks curiosity. It's really up to us as scientists and educators to make our research comprehensible and accessible to people and help them engage with what we do
Video examples
Dear Facebook, this is...
in a world optimized for frictionless virality. As long as algorithms' goals are to keep us engaged, they will continue to feed us the poison that plays to our worst instincts and human weaknesses. And yes, anger, mistrust,
Video examples
George Papandreou:...
offering favors to the powerful -- tax avoidance abetted and aided by a global tax evasion system, politics and media captured by special interests. But despite our electoral mandate, the markets mistrusted us.
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Stanley Kubrick
American Director
I am afraid of aeroplanes. I've been able to avoid flying for some time, but I suppose, if I had to, I would. Perhaps it's a case of a little knowledge being a dangerous thing. At one time, I had a pilot's licence and 160 hours of solo time on single-engine light aircraft. Unfortunately, all that seemed to do was make me mistrust large aeroplanes.
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Karan Johar
Indian Director
Legal documents have mistrust written all over them. It's unfortunate, but the human DNA is so tuned to kind of taking you for granted that we tend to protect ourselves legally. That's why I don't read them as, if I read them, I will go soft. To me, the human relationship is far more important than the professional bond I share with anyone.
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Pardis Sabeti
Iranian Scientist
See, Ebola, like all threats to humanity, it's fueled by mistrust and distraction and division. When we build barriers amongst ourselves, and we fight amongst ourselves, the virus thrives. But unlike all threats to humanity, Ebola is one where we're actually all the same. We're all in this fight together.
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Edward Ruscha
American Artist
I was attracted to the concept of Hollywood and the lifestyle here. But I've grown to mistrust it because it has changed. I didn't bargain for digital access parking in some concrete structure. Real heaven for me was to drive somewhere and park right in front. Now the city is going vertical.
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Hugh Mackay
Australian Scientist
Indeed, in the present climate of mistrust of institutions, many people who yearn for a more meaningful and fulfilling life would regard the church as an unlikely place to go for guidance.
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Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.
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Rooney Mara
American Actress
I can understand wanting to be invisible and mistrusting people and wanting to understand everything before you engage with the world.
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Sallust
Roman Historian
Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.
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Joseph Joubert
French Writer
We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for the safety of the future.
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James Madison
American President
The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted.
Quote examples
Stanley Kubrick
American Director
I am afraid of aeroplanes. I've been able to avoid flying for some time, but I suppose, if I had to, I would. Perhaps it's a case of a little knowledge being a dangerous thing. At one time, I had a pilot's licence and 160 hours of solo time on single-engine light aircraft. Unfortunately, all that seemed to do was make me mistrust large aeroplanes.
Quote examples
Karan Johar
Indian Director
Legal documents have mistrust written all over them. It's unfortunate, but the human DNA is so tuned to kind of taking you for granted that we tend to protect ourselves legally. That's why I don't read them as, if I read them, I will go soft. To me, the human relationship is far more important than the professional bond I share with anyone.
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Pardis Sabeti
Iranian Scientist
See, Ebola, like all threats to humanity, it's fueled by mistrust and distraction and division. When we build barriers amongst ourselves, and we fight amongst ourselves, the virus thrives. But unlike all threats to humanity, Ebola is one where we're actually all the same. We're all in this fight together.
Quote examples
Edward Ruscha
American Artist
I was attracted to the concept of Hollywood and the lifestyle here. But I've grown to mistrust it because it has changed. I didn't bargain for digital access parking in some concrete structure. Real heaven for me was to drive somewhere and park right in front. Now the city is going vertical.
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Hugh Mackay
Australian Scientist
Indeed, in the present climate of mistrust of institutions, many people who yearn for a more meaningful and fulfilling life would regard the church as an unlikely place to go for guidance.
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Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.
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Rooney Mara
American Actress
I can understand wanting to be invisible and mistrusting people and wanting to understand everything before you engage with the world.
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Sallust
Roman Historian
Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.
Quote examples
Joseph Joubert
French Writer
We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for the safety of the future.
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James Madison
American President
The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted.
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