Untrustworthiness Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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untrustworthiness
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Definitions
in relationships
The quality of being untrustworthy, or not deserving of trust; the lack of reliability or dependability.
Synonyms
dishonesty, distrustworthiness, unreliability.
Examples of usage
- He was fired due to his untrustworthiness in handling confidential information.
- Their relationship ended because of her constant lies and untrustworthiness.
general context
The state of being untrustworthy; the inability to be trusted or relied upon.
Synonyms
distrustworthiness, unreliability, unreliableness.
Examples of usage
- The company's untrustworthiness in delivering products on time led to a loss of customers.
- His untrustworthiness became evident when he failed to keep his promises.
Translations
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Origin of 'untrustworthiness'
The word 'untrustworthiness' is derived from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'trustworthiness' meaning 'deserving of trust'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.
See also: distrust, distrustful, entrust, entrusting, mistrust, mistrustful, mistrustfully, trust, trustee, trustful, trustfulness, trustingly, trustworthily, trustworthiness, trustworthy, untrusting, untrustworthily, untrustworthy.