misplaced trust

Frequency: 6.912.0 per million words

trust placed in someone who is not deserving of it

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Examples (10)

  • It was a clear case of misplaced trust that led to the financial loss.
  • Her misplaced trust in the unreliable partner cost her business dearly.
  • Many victims of scams suffer from misplaced trust in charismatic individuals.
  • The politician's downfall was attributed to his misplaced trust in his inner circle.
  • He regretted his misplaced trust in a friend who ultimately betrayed him.
  • The company's security breach was a result of misplaced trust in an unverified employee.
  • We must be vigilant to avoid putting misplaced trust in sources that lack credibility.
  • The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and misplaced trust among family members.
  • Despite her initial caution, she developed a misplaced trust in the charming con artist.
  • Learning from experiences of misplaced trust can strengthen one's judgment.