trustworthiness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trustworthiness
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
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The same goes for securities brokers — “The slightest doubt as to the trustworthiness of a broker’s word or commitment would put him out of business overnight.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Beyond the dubious and prejudicial methodology, the poll was conducted online, which further undermines its trustworthiness.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2026
We have evolved to view linguistic fluency as a proxy for intelligence, and engagement and helpfulness as indicators of trustworthiness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
She says that this safety-focus lives on into adulthood, which means that Finns value trustworthiness more than most.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
“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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