trustworthy

adjective

trust·​wor·​thy ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce trustworthy (audio)
Synonyms of trustworthy
: worthy of confidence : dependable
a trustworthy guide
trustworthy information
trustworthily
ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hə-lē How to pronounce trustworthy (audio)
adverb
trustworthiness noun

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a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids
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The right place for a decision is the lowest level in the organization where the people involved have the information, the experience and the accountability to make a trustworthy choice. — Abdulrahman Hammad, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 But defensive metrics, while vastly improved, still are not as trustworthy as offensive measures. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Higher yields on trustworthy government bonds can also pull investors away from more volatile investments like stocks. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 How experts can earn trust Experts cannot assume that others see them as trustworthy or that people will pay attention to them while ignoring sources who have demonstrated other aspects of trustworthiness. — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trustworthy

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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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

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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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