Untrustworthy: meaning, definitions and examples
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untrustworthy
[ ˌʌnˈtrʌstˌwərði ]
behavior
Not able to be relied on as honest or truthful; not trustworthy.
Synonyms
deceitful, dishonest, unfaithful, unreliable
Examples of usage
- He is known for being untrustworthy in business deals.
- Her untrustworthy behavior made it difficult to believe her promises.
person
Not deserving trust or confidence; unreliable.
Synonyms
duplicitous, faithless, treacherous, unreliable
Examples of usage
- The untrustworthy salesman tried to scam his customers.
- She proved to be untrustworthy when she betrayed her friend's secret.
Translations
Translations of the word "untrustworthy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não confiável
🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीय
🇩🇪 unzuverlässig
🇮🇩 tidak dapat dipercaya
🇺🇦 ненадійний
🇵🇱 niewiarygodny
🇯🇵 信用できない
🇫🇷 peu fiable
🇪🇸 poco fiable
🇹🇷 güvenilmez
🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير موثوق به
🇨🇿 nedůvěryhodný
🇸🇰 nedôveryhodný
🇨🇳 不可信
🇸🇮 nezanesljiv
🇮🇸 óáreiðanlegur
🇰🇿 сенімсіз
🇬🇪 არაანდობი
🇦🇿 etibarsız
🇲🇽 poco fiable
Etymology
The word 'untrustworthy' originated from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'trustworthy'. The term has been in use since the 16th century and has evolved to describe individuals or things that cannot be relied upon due to lack of honesty or reliability.
See also: distrust, distrustful, entrust, entrusting, mistrust, mistrustful, mistrustfully, trust, trustee, trustful, trustfulness, trustingly, trustworthily, trustworthiness, trustworthy, untrusting, untrustworthily, untrustworthiness.