trustless

adjective

ˈtrəst-ləs How to pronounce trustless (audio)
Definition of trustlessnext
as in skeptical
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something with time the missionary doctor won the trust of even the most trustless villagers

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Recent Examples of trustless Research on the emerging agent economy emphasizes that blockchain enables permissionless participation, trustless settlement, and machine-to-machine transactions, forming the foundation for autonomous economic actors. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Keeping software up-to-date, storing sensitive data and cryptocurrency securely, encouraging a culture of cyber-awareness, and implementing trustless verification systems are all key parts of the puzzle. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 By offering a trustless, permanent ledger, blockchain lays the groundwork to challenge conventional centralized models. — William Jones, USA Today, 10 June 2025 Crypto’s public protocols offer a model of trustless, transparent infrastructure. — Miguel Kudry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 The combination of transparent, trustless blockchain infrastructure with adaptive, learning AI systems creates a powerful synergy that's greater than the sum of its parts. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Bitcoin is not working very well at what it was intended to be, which is a trustless medium of exchange that does not involve any third-party intermediaries or central bank money. — Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustless
  1. skeptical
  2. unsure
  3. suspicious
  4. uncertain
  5. doubtful
Adjective
  • In one image, Grande’s Olivia Jones stands beside De Niro’s Byrnes, who wears a decidedly skeptical expression, her hand resting on his German shepherd.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Jorge Piñón, an energy researcher at the University of Texas at Austin, is skeptical of the data and noted that only sanctioned Cuban state energy company CUPET has the capacity to store such a large quantity of fuel in one month.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of skeptical
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  • Residents said most of the children killed lived in the Dir Colony neighborhood, where the school is located, leaving them unsure which bereaved family to visit first to offer condolences.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Hujar is unsure of his prospects, curious where his talent and ambition might lead, embedded in a community that may or may not take him there.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of unsure
Adjective
  • Strong antivirus software can help detect malicious downloads, suspicious links and other threats that may show up in follow-up scams.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Abby became suspicious of Kuehl during a private conversation about possible traitors in the group.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • Called Motor Decide, the tool is designed to help industries evaluate electric motor technologies and make informed decisions under uncertain market conditions.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • These industry changes come at an uncertain time as artificial intelligence encroaches on the creative field and consumers are turning to social media platforms for music consumption and discovery.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncertain
Adjective
  • Whether growth alone can actually solve the federal debt is doubtful.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Both stocks have rallied in 2026, with Dell up more than 350% and HPE soaring 185%, but analysts at the bank are doubtful the gains can be sustained much longer.
    — Davis Giangiulio,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of doubtful

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“Trustless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustless. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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