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Trustworthiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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trustworthiness

 

[ ˈtrʌstwɜːrðɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

character trait

The quality of being reliable, honest, and deserving of trust. Trustworthiness is an essential trait in building strong relationships both personally and professionally. It involves consistency in words and actions, as well as being transparent and accountable.

Synonyms

dependability, honesty, integrity, reliability

Examples of usage

  • He was hired for the job because of his trustworthiness.
  • Trustworthiness is a key factor in successful leadership.
  • She proved her trustworthiness by always keeping her promises.

Translations

Translations of the word "trustworthiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confiabilidade

🇮🇳 विश्वसनीयता

🇩🇪 Zuverlässigkeit

🇮🇩 keandalan

🇺🇦 надійність

🇵🇱 wiarygodność

🇯🇵 信頼性

🇫🇷 fiabilité

🇪🇸 confiabilidad

🇹🇷 güvenilirlik

🇰🇷 신뢰성

🇸🇦 الموثوقية

🇨🇿 spolehlivost

🇸🇰 spoľahlivosť

🇨🇳 可信度

🇸🇮 zanesljivost

🇮🇸 áreiðanleiki

🇰🇿 сенімділік

🇬🇪 სანდოობა

🇦🇿 etibarlılıq

🇲🇽 confiabilidad

Etymology

The word 'trustworthiness' dates back to the 19th century and is derived from the combination of 'trust' and 'worthiness'. It signifies the value of being trustworthy and reliable in various aspects of life. The concept of trustworthiness has been a fundamental element in human relationships and societal interactions since ancient times, emphasizing the importance of integrity and honesty.

See also: distrust, distrustful, entrust, entrusting, mistrust, mistrustful, mistrustfully, trust, trustee, trustful, trustfulness, trustingly, trustworthily, trustworthy, untrusting, untrustworthily, untrustworthiness, untrustworthy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,453, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.