trustworthy

adjective

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

Examples of trustworthy in a Sentence

a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids
Recent Examples on the Web Providers, regulators, and industry leaders are (understandably) looking for regulatory frameworks to ensure AI applications are trustworthy and patient-centric. Julie Yoo, STAT, 17 June 2024 Over time, Israel could seek to incorporate trustworthy Palestinian forces and bureaucrats, cultivate local non-Hamas elements, invite military forces from the region to play a role, and bring in nongovernmental and international organizations, as well as contractors. David Petraeus, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2024 For example, some children are more observers than actors or prefer one or two close, trustworthy friends to a large group of friends. Emily Edlynn, Parents, 14 June 2024 The company is launching a $1 billion global investment fund to expand and develop secure, reliable and trustworthy AI solutions. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for trustworthy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trustworthy was in 1658

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Cite this Entry

“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trustworthy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

trustworthy

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