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Trustworthy: meaning, definitions and examples

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trustworthy

 

[ ˈtrʌstˌwɜːrði ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

person

Able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust.

Synonyms

dependable, faithful, honest, reliable

Examples of usage

  • She is a trustworthy friend who always keeps her promises.
  • The company has a trustworthy reputation for delivering high-quality products.
  • Trustworthy individuals are essential in building strong relationships.
  • It's important to find a trustworthy mechanic for your car repairs.
  • His trustworthy nature made him the perfect candidate for the job.
Context #2 | Adjective

information

Worthy of trust or confidence; reliable.

Synonyms

authentic, credible, reliable, valid

Examples of usage

  • Make sure you get trustworthy information before making a decision.
  • The sources of the report are considered trustworthy by experts.
  • It's crucial to provide trustworthy data for accurate analysis.
  • The website is known for providing trustworthy news updates.
  • Your work will be more credible if you use trustworthy sources.

Translations

Translations of the word "trustworthy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confiável

🇮🇳 विश्वसनीय

🇩🇪 vertrauenswürdig

🇮🇩 dapat dipercaya

🇺🇦 надійний

🇵🇱 godny zaufania

🇯🇵 信頼できる

🇫🇷 fiable

🇪🇸 confiable

🇹🇷 güvenilir

🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 있는

🇸🇦 موثوق

🇨🇿 důvěryhodný

🇸🇰 dôveryhodný

🇨🇳 可信

🇸🇮 zanesljiv

🇮🇸 áreiðanlegur

🇰🇿 сенімді

🇬🇪 სანდო

🇦🇿 etibarlı

🇲🇽 confiable

Etymology

The word 'trustworthy' originated from the combination of 'trust' and 'worthy', dating back to the late 18th century. It reflects the concept of being deserving of trust or reliance. The importance of trustworthiness has been emphasized in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to business dealings. Building trust is essential for maintaining strong connections and credibility in society.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,360, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.