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

Her funny dynamics with her siblings were more than relatable with Justin (David Henrie) as the smart, trustworthy kind of uptight eldest sibling, Alex, as the middle child with a rebellious spirit, and Max (Jake T. Austin) as the funny and a bit dumb younger brother. —Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024

As Google implements this new policy, the company aims to create a more trustworthy advertising environment while ensuring that genuine businesses can effectively reach potential customers. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024

His data source is PredictIt, the most trustworthy platform for political wagering; the site handles giant average trading volumes of 39,000 shares a day. —Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024

Kicked out of the family home for brotherly love – loving the wrong brother – Nic is reduced to sharing a caravan with her not so trustworthy best friend Jen. —K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

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