Synonyms

trustworthy

American

[truhst-wur-thee] / ˈtrʌstˌwɜr ði /

adjective

deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable.

The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.

Synonyms:

faithful, honorable, honest, true

trustworthy British

/ ˈtrʌstˌwɜːðɪ /

adjective

worthy of being trusted; honest, reliable, or dependable

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Related Words

See reliable.

Other Word Forms

trustworthily adverb
trustworthiness noun
untrustworthily adverb
untrustworthy adjective

Etymology

Origin of trustworthy

First recorded in 1800–10; trust + worthy

Example Sentences

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And if I keep my eyes and ears on the job he’s doing, I can make sure that the work he does at the OldMill is honest and trustworthy.

From Literature

“Family members or surrounding adults who are supposed to be safe and trustworthy figures are often the ones filming.”

From Los Angeles Times

Annuities can also be used as part of Medicaid planning, if done with the guidance of a trustworthy attorney.

From MarketWatch

Ms. Hopper’s impressionistic method feeds on her imagination, and through the richness of her responses she brings forth interpretations that are trustworthy precisely because they are so personal.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said the regulatory filter on medicine exists to check for safety, efficacy and trustworthy manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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