trustworthy

adjective

trust·​wor·​thy ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce trustworthy (audio)
Synonyms of trustworthy
: worthy of confidence : dependable
a trustworthy guide
trustworthy information
trustworthily
ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hə-lē How to pronounce trustworthy (audio)
adverb
trustworthiness noun

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Examples of trustworthy in a Sentence

a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids
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The goal is not to shut companies down, but rather to make results more trustworthy. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 The issue right now is — is again is that Americans don’t feel that the elections are trustworthy. — NBC news, 28 June 2026 For fashion and beauty brands, consistency comes from making the experience feel equally clear, trustworthy and on brand wherever the customer is shopping, while still protecting the elements that define the brand. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 That balance between onboard control and mobile management made the system feel considerably more trustworthy during actual outage scenarios. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trustworthy

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trustworthy was in 1658

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trustworthy

adjective
trust·​wor·​thy ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce trustworthy (audio)
: deserving confidence : dependable
trustworthy information
a trustworthy babysitter
trustworthiness
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noun

Legal Definition

trustworthy

adjective
trust·​wor·​thy
: worthy of confidence
specifically : being or deriving from a source worthy of belief or consideration for evidentiary purposes
a trustworthy informant
trustworthiness noun

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