trustful

adjective

trust·​ful ˈtrəst-fəl How to pronounce trustful (audio)
: full of trust : confiding
trustfully adverb
trustfulness noun

Examples of trustful in a Sentence

a trustful child quietly sleeping, sure in the knowledge that his parents would be there when he woke
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Creating lasting, trustful relationships with clients takes patience, persistence, and a commitment to your values. Medhat Zaki, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 Instead of dwelling on disappointments, view them as learning experiences that can refine your judgment in the future and be open to the potential for trustful connections. Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Baldwin mulled over its implications: Was her life fortunate, then desperate, then trustful? Joe Kloc, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2023 For example, there are young climate activists who are distrustful of politicians and maybe older generations but are very trustful of science. Simran Sethi, Wired, 2 Dec. 2021 See all Example Sentences for trustful 

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trustful was in 1560

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“Trustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trustful. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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trustful

adjective
trust·​ful ˈtrəst-fəl How to pronounce trustful (audio)
: full of trust
trustfully adverb

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