What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
doubt
Example
I doubt that he will come to the party. [doubt: verb]
Example
There is some doubt about the accuracy of the data. [doubt: noun]
mistrust
Example
I mistrust him because he has lied to me before. [mistrust: verb]
Example
There is a sense of mistrust between the two political parties. [mistrust: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Doubt is more commonly used in everyday language, while mistrust is less frequently used and more formal.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between doubt and mistrust?
Mistrust is more formal than doubt and is typically used in more serious or professional contexts.
