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Synonyms & Similar Words
reliable
dependable
honest
faithful
loyal
sincere
credible
trustworthy
principled
ethical
moral
upright
respectable
virtuous
honorable
creditable
deserving
meritorious
laudable
commendable
trustworthy
responsible
duty-bound
conscientious
scrupulous
meticulous
thorough
accurate
precise
truthful
genuine
authentic
bonafide
real
unfaltering
unwavering
steadfast
unshakeable
unimpeachable
blameless
irreproachable
aboveboard
transparent
open
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Meaning of Trustworthy
The primary meaning of "trustworthy" refers to the quality of being deserving of trust or confidence.
Definitions
- Having a reputation for being honest, reliable, and morally upright
- Consistently showing integrity, responsibility, and dependability in one's actions and decisions
- Worthy of trust, confidence, or faith, and able to be relied upon to act with integrity and honesty
Etymology of Trustworthy
The word "trustworthy" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "trust" coming from the Old Norse "traust", meaning "strong faith" or "confidence", and "worthy" derived from the Old English "weorþ", meaning "merit" or "deserving"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals, institutions, or actions that demonstrate a high level of integrity, reliability, and moral uprightness
Example Uses
- The company has a trustworthy reputation for delivering high-quality products on time
- She is a trustworthy friend who always keeps her promises and maintains confidentiality
- The new employee has already proven himself to be trustworthy and efficient in his role
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unreliable
untrustworthy
dishonest
deceitful
duplicitous
faithless
disloyal
insincere
uncredible
unprincipled
immoral
corrupt
dishonorable
disreputable
unrespectable
vicious
shameful
culpable
blameworthy
reprehensible
unconscionable
unscrupulous
perfidious
treacherous
double-dealing
fraudulent
fake
spurious
false
untrue
mendacious
deceitful
false-hearted