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Synonyms & Similar Words
deceitfully
dishonestly
unfaithfully
treacherously
perfidiously
disloyally
faithlessly
falsely
misleadingly
duplicitously
sneakily
secretly
covertly
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stealthily
surreptitiously
craftily
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slyly
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subtly
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questionably
dubiously
suspiciously
unscrupulously
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shamefully
disgracefully
ignobly
Meaning of Untrustworthily
The primary meaning of the word "Untrustworthily" based on Oxford Languages is in a manner that is not deserving of trust or confidence.
Definitions
- In a way that is not worthy of trust or confidence, characterized by dishonesty or unreliability.
- * Behaving or acting in a manner that inspires doubt or mistrust.
Etymology of Untrustworthily
The word "Untrustworthily" has its roots in the Old English and Germanic words "un" (meaning not), "trust" (from Old Norse "traust"), and the suffix "-worthily" (from Old English "-weorþlice", meaning in a manner worthy of).
Historically, the word has been used to describe actions or behaviors that are deemed unreliable, dishonest, or unfaithful, with its usage dating back to the 15th century.
Example Uses
- The company's CEO acted untrustworthily by hiding the financial troubles from the investors.
- * The politician's untrustworthily behavior during the campaign raised many eyebrows among the voters.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
honestly
faithfully
loyally
sincerely
truthfully
reliably
dependably
trustworthily
honorably
nobly
virtuously
morally
ethically
justly
fairly
lawfully
rightly
properly
decently
respectably
admirably