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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Since trustworthiness is already established, having both your niece and nephew serve as executor could be a win-win.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
That’s most likely to happen not because you’re stupid or greedy, but because you’re vulnerable—and because the con artist knows exactly how to fabricate trustworthiness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Beyond the dubious and prejudicial methodology, the poll was conducted online, which further undermines its trustworthiness.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2026
She says that this safety-focus lives on into adulthood, which means that Finns value trustworthiness more than most.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
In a world without peer review, texts, in order to convey trustworthiness, reliability and accuracy, had to employ literary devices.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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