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trustworthy
[ truhst-wur-thee ]
/ ˈtrʌstˌwɜr ði /
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adjective
deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
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How Do Certain Words Make Things Seem Less Trustworthy?
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synonym study for trustworthy
See reliable.
OTHER WORDS FROM trustworthy
trust·wor·thi·ly, adverbtrust·wor·thi·ness, nounun·trust·wor·thi·ly, adverbun·trust·wor·thy, adjectiveWords nearby trustworthy
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British Dictionary definitions for trustworthy
trustworthy
/ (ˈtrʌstˌwɜːðɪ) /
adjective
worthy of being trusted; honest, reliable, or dependable
Derived forms of trustworthy
trustworthily, adverbtrustworthiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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