trusting

[ truhs-ting ]

adjective

1. inclined to trust; confiding; trustful:

   a trusting child.

   Synonyms: unsuspicious, unwary, naive, innocent

Other Words From

• trusting·ly adverb
• trusting·ness noun
• non·trusting adjective
• self-trusting adjective
• un·trusting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of trusting¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; trust + -ing ²

Example Sentences

With few protective barriers in place, their safety relies heavily on testing protocols and trusting their partners.

From The Daily Beast

Polls show that the most recent surge in Americans trusting their government happened while President Clinton was in office.

From The Daily Beast

In a dangerous place, a too-trusting ambassador made a misjudgment.

From The Daily Beast

He has not, like a modern Emerson, surrendered himself to nature, but he has, at last, found his instincts worth trusting.

From The Daily Beast

For the past 15 years, he said, he has been “doing everything to keep a trusting relationship” with Moscow.

From The Daily Beast

Yes, Georgie loved the man, and looked up at him with wistful, trusting eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

We thought that we should now quietly pursue our way upon the placid sea, trusting confidently in its peaceful name.

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With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed élan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

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Deception, so hateful to her truthful soul, she was compelled to carry on even against her trusting husband.

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Had your fond wishes been granted, young and trusting being, how fearful would have been your condition!

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