trustworthiness

American  

[truhst-wur-thee-nis] / ˈtrʌstˌwɜr ði nɪs /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of trustworthiness

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

Explanation

Trustworthiness is the quality of a person or a thing that inspires reliability. If you want a pet known for its trustworthiness, choose a loyal and obedient dog. People or things can be described with the adjective trustworthy, and when you add the suffix -ness to it, you make the word into a noun describing the quality or trait of being trustworthy. A person can be known for trustworthiness in keeping promises, and a newspaper can be worthy of trust for correct reporting.

Example Sentences

Neither are Danish and Greenlandic doubts about the trustworthiness of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

They also gave the retailer a 5.84 trustworthiness score.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

"It is precisely this deliberate openness and community model that upholds the neutrality and trustworthiness essential for a global encyclopedia: no single individual, company, or agenda can exert influence over the work."

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Jon Stewart, the Walter Cronkite of Comedy Central’s fake newsroom, says so every time “The Daily Show” is hailed for its perceived trustworthiness in the news and information space.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

“Yeah, you’re right!” said Harry, and he felt even more cheered at the thought that Dumbledore had had some reservations, however faint, about Snape’s trustworthiness.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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