trustworthy

adjective

trust·​wor·​thy ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē 

: worthy of confidence : dependable

a trustworthy guide

trustworthy information

trustworthily

ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hə-lē 

adverb

trustworthiness noun

Synonyms

• calculable
• dependable
• good
• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• secure
• solid
• steady
• sure
• tried
• tried-and-true
• true
• trustable
• trusty

Examples of trustworthy in a Sentence

a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids

Recent Examples on the Web

Open up gradually in safe spaces with people who have proven themselves trustworthy. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

Finding trustworthy care will become only more pressing as the state braces for the needs of a rapidly aging population. —Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025

Both seem to believe that no such deal would be trustworthy or lasting and, until now, have preferred to pursue their separate battlefield options. —Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2025

Here are some ways to identify trustworthy journalism: Quality of evidence: Are claims verified with support from a variety of informed individuals and perspectives? —Seth Ashley, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trustworthy

• blameworthy
• newsworthy
• noteworthy
• praiseworthy
• unworthy
• creditworthy
• untrustworthy
• worthy

Kids Definition

trustworthy

adjective

trust·​wor·​thy ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē 

: 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