1. having or showing doubt about someone’s honesty or reliability

1. present participle of mistrust; doubting the honesty or reliability of someone or something

Examples

• She gave him a mistrusting look when he offered to help.
• The mistrusting investor demanded to see all the financial records.
• He was mistrusting of anyone who seemed too eager to please.
• Mistrusting her own judgment, she asked for a second opinion.
• The dog remained mistrusting of strangers despite months of training.
• She found herself mistrusting his motives after the incident.
• His mistrusting nature made it difficult for him to form close friendships.