as in fraudulent
not able to be trusted; not trustworthy
an untrustworthy person He has proven himself untrustworthy.
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Recent Examples of untrustworthy
On the other hand, some types of sources such as public relations are rated as untrustworthy in general.
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Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Pearl Girls aren’t favored by the Plums, who see them as untrustworthy.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The conservative election group is advocating for paper ballots, saying Georgia’s voting machines are untrustworthy.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Health officials, starting with Anthony Fauci, had been untrustworthy, self-interested, and aching for power.
—David Blumenthal, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for untrustworthy
Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Pearl Girls aren’t favored by the Plums, who see them as untrustworthy.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The conservative election group is advocating for paper ballots, saying Georgia’s voting machines are untrustworthy.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Health officials, starting with Anthony Fauci, had been untrustworthy, self-interested, and aching for power.
—David Blumenthal, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for untrustworthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untrustworthy
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Holmes fashioned herself as the next Steve Jobs, until a reporter at the Wall Street Journal blew the lid off Theranos' fraudulent claims of developing a state-of-the-art medical test that required only a single drop of blood to accurately detect results like glucose levels and cancer.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The Justice Department alleges the two businesses submitted fraudulent claims for services that were never rendered.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Fragmented oversight creates opportunities for dishonest actors to exploit the gaps.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The election took place amid a surge in violent crime and corruption that has fueled widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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This isn’t an easy history to tell since obfuscation, confusion, and deceptive hype are its central themes.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Owens also challenged the ballot title and summary as deceptive.—
Jack Harvel
June 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Manny Salazar, the Police Department’s public information officer and former drone team member, said the 46-drone figure is misleading.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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He was also booked on suspicion of making false or misleading statements to a public servant, per the records.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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But according to an opinion from the Florida Attorney General’s Office, the city’s position is incorrect.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Some readers may disagree with our analysis, and of course there are many decisions that the KMI panel deemed correct or incorrect that fans from all teams will dispute.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Today, rumors circulating on social media in the DRC include false claims that Ebola is not real, that humanitarian workers are descending on the area solely for their own profit and that aid groups are withholding the best care available.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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In January, Roberts pleaded guilty to making a false statement for employment and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Wirskye then asked who was wrong that day.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Lauren McCormick, a spokeswoman for travel insurance provider Squaremouth, says your phone is the most efficient tool for protecting your travel investment if things go wrong.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Untrustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untrustworthy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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