trustworthiness

[truhst-wur-thee-nis]

noun

1. the quality of being deserving of trust or confidence; dependability; reliability.

   We look for students who exhibit the highest ethical standards, as demonstrated by honesty, trustworthiness, and high moral character.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trustworthiness¹

trustworthy ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

But experts have also questioned possible profit motivations behind the app, alongside the trustworthiness of the information posted.

From BBC

Chris is a man of low social standing, unlike Bruce Wayne, Diana Prince or Clark Kent, whose social nobility somehow infers a level of trustworthiness.

From Salon

No, they are appointed to deliver political outcomes while maintaining a robed veneer, after proving their political trustworthiness to partisan judicial gatekeepers.

From Salon

America profited from that trustworthiness for many decades.

From Los Angeles Times

McCue attributes the show's enduring popularity to its evolution over time, maintaining themes of friendship, teamwork and communication, aligned with its trustworthiness for parents.

From BBC

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