trusting

[ truhs-ting ]

/ ˈtrʌs tɪŋ /

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adjective

inclined to trust; confiding; trustful: a trusting child.

OTHER WORDS FOR trusting

unsuspicious, innocent, naive, unwary.

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Origin of trusting

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at trust, -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM trusting

trust·ing·ly, adverbtrust·ing·ness, nounnon·trust·ing, adjectiveself-trusting, adjective

un·trust·ing, adjective

Words nearby trusting

trusteeship, trustful, trust fund, trust hotel, trustification, trusting, trustless, trustor, trust territory, trustworthiness, trustworthy

How to use trusting in a sentence

This is a very large issue that involves development, nation sovereignty, and the ability of nation states to get along and support one another in a trusting way rather than in ways that we’ve seen the world devolve into over the last 20 years.
Why Ukraine’s COVID-19 Problem Is Everyone’s Problem|Alice Park|March 2, 2022|Time
Some people are and some people aren’t, and having had a really wonderful marriage made me more trusting.
Delia Ephron on Finding Love Again in her 70s|Annabel Gutterman|January 6, 2022|Time
Studies have found that travelers become more creative, open-minded and trusting, for example.
You’re a different person when you travel. Here’s why, and how to transform yourself at home.|Jen Rose Smith|October 7, 2021|Washington Post
He’s a beautiful jumper and very bold and honest and trusting, which is nice.
Aging Athletes Are Enjoying a Moment. Team USA's Oldest Olympian Plans To Keep It Going|Sean Gregory/Tokyo|July 20, 2021|Time

With few protective barriers in place, their safety relies heavily on testing protocols and trusting their partners.
Risky Business or None of Your Business? Gay XXX Films and the Condom Question|Aurora Snow|November 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Polls show that the most recent surge in Americans trusting their government happened while President Clinton was in office.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: October 5|PunditFact.com|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a dangerous place, a too-trusting ambassador made a misjudgment.
The B Is Back: The Benghazi Hearings Are Bullsh*t|Michael Tomasky|May 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He has not, like a modern Emerson, surrendered himself to nature, but he has, at last, found his instincts worth trusting.
Saul Bellow’s Masterpiece ‘Herzog’ Turns 50 In Great Form|Nicolaus Mills|April 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For the past 15 years, he said, he has been “doing everything to keep a trusting relationship” with Moscow.
Exclusive Interview: The ‘Chocolate King’ Who Might Save Ukraine|Anna Nemtsova|March 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yes, Georgie loved the man, and looked up at him with wistful, trusting eyes.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
We thought that we should now quietly pursue our way upon the placid sea, trusting confidently in its peaceful name.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed élan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
Deception, so hateful to her truthful soul, she was compelled to carry on even against her trusting husband.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Had your fond wishes been granted, young and trusting being, how fearful would have been your condition!
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley