Synonyms

trustworthy

American

[truhst-wur-thee] / ˈtrʌstˌwɜr ði /

adjective

deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable.

The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.

Synonyms:

faithful, honorable, honest, true

trustworthy British

/ ˈtrʌstˌwɜːðɪ /

adjective

worthy of being trusted; honest, reliable, or dependable

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Related Words

See reliable.

Other Word Forms

trustworthily adverb
trustworthiness noun
untrustworthily adverb
untrustworthy adjective

Etymology

Origin of trustworthy

First recorded in 1800–10; trust + worthy

Example Sentences

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Dozens of nations including the United States and China called for "secure, trustworthy and robust" artificial intelligence, in a summit declaration on Saturday criticised for being too generic to protect the public.

From Barron's

He said the rank and file had been hardened “in the fight against corruption” and praised them as “entirely trustworthy.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Senate faculty need full, trustworthy accounting of decisions and policies that caused the current campus budget deficit,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

“I find if it directs you to the IRS, that’s trustworthy,” she says.

From MarketWatch

When we evaluated the best options for 2025, we looked at what really matters: strong security features, trustworthy privacy policies, realistic data allowances, decent speeds, user-friendly apps and transparent business practices.

From Salon

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