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

Participants were also asked to evaluate the retailer’s trustworthiness on a seven-point scale, with one being completely untrustworthy or manipulative and seven being totally trustworthy or sincere.

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"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."

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The trustworthiness of the dollar is imperative for U.S. political and economic leadership in the world.

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In building the Free Press, Weiss said she has been guided by the idea that there is a crisis of trustworthiness in American institutions that the news outlet had to overcome.

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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.

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