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
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Tunisians, therefore, have an opportunity—and an obligation—to build a new, more trustworthy and effective political class over the next five years. Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024 The promoters generally depict their products as dependable and their output as trustworthy. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 Harris was also perceived by those polled as being more trustworthy (45%) and more likely to uphold the law (46%,) while Trump was perceived by 48% of those polled as more corrupt than his opponent. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 The Australian character actor was best known to Americans as the trustworthy butler in Richie Rich (1994), in dual roles in Jumanji (1995), and as the historically infamous J. Bruce Ismay in Titanic (1997). Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trustworthy 

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 21 Nov. 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
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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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