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.

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