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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Although laid down on every good map of New England, and certified by the relations of many trustworthy writers, it is not enough; we do not know Nantucket.
From Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Drake, Samuel Adams
The story that his ashes were scattered round the island of Salamis is legendary and improbable, yet it is confirmed by many trustworthy writers, amongst whom is the philosopher Aristotle.
From Plutarch's Lives, Volume I by Stewart, Aubrey
In minor details of punctuation there is room for individual preference, but in essential principles all trustworthy writers agree.
From The Century Handbook of Writing by Greever, Garland
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