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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That is because an agent is only as trustworthy as its ability to deliver. — Oliver Kharraz, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 Students need to understand that the first result is not necessarily the most credible or trustworthy source. — Kafi Kumasi, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026 America needs trustworthy and nonpolitical police, prosecutors and military members. — Andrew Koppelman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 Their job simply shifted from verifying every line to designing systems that produce trustworthy evidence. — Jeff An, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 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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