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. )

Example Sentences

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

She says that this safety-focus lives on into adulthood, which means that Finns value trustworthiness more than most.

From BBC

The boards have been criticized in the past for allowing officers to remain with the department even when they are prohibited from handling evidence or working in the field due to concerns about trustworthiness.

From Los Angeles Times

The appearance of the avatar itself is the result of research into user reactions to different faces, which gauged “trustworthiness, likability, and power/dominance.”

From Salon

The law reflects a hard truth—that the way a government treats religious minorities is a dependable indicator of its stability and trustworthiness as an international partner.

From The Wall Street Journal

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