trusting

adjective

trust·​ing ˈtrə-stiŋ How to pronounce trusting (audio)
Synonyms of trustingnext
1
: characterized by trust
a supportive and trusting relationship
2
: tending to believe that other people are good, honest, etc.
… has been naively trusting and easily bruised.—Leroy Aarons
trustingly adverb
trustingness noun

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Well, one of the seven rules is to get trust, give trust, and so Wikipedia has always been very trusting. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025 Canoy’s mother said her son was a very trusting and loyal person, and the defendants took advantage of that. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026 Icardi describes her former boss as kind, professional and trusting. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 Leadership is relational work, and warmth can make teams more trusting, more resilient and more willing to do difficult things together. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trusting

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of trusting was in the 14th century

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“Trusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trusting. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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trusting

adjective
trust·​ing
ˈtrəs-tiŋ
: having trust, faith, or confidence
trustingly adverb

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