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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By integrating security into their core messaging, businesses can protect their operations and establish themselves as trustworthy stewards of customer data. Chris McKie, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Over the past years of recalls, a global pandemic, avian flu and price shocks, the ranch maintained a reputation as one of the region’s last strongholds of fresh, affordable, trustworthy eggs. Jia H. Jung, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025 Opinions are everywhere, but a trustworthy analyst can be hard to find, which is one reason to appreciate George Hawley’s latest book, The Moderate Majority. Rachel Lu, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025 Read on to go over our step-by-step guide to identifying trustworthy companies and avoiding common pitfalls. Gabriel Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025 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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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trustworthy. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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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