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trusting

A young child holds out a trusting hand to a friendly dog.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust: Having a nature that is ready to believe others, assume honesty, and place confidence in people or situations without suspicion.

Usage

The adjective "trusting" describes a person's character or disposition. It is used to indicate that someone is naturally willing to trust others. * It typically comes before a noun (e.g., a trusting child) or after a linking verb like "be," "seem," or "become" (e.g., She is very trusting). * It often carries a neutral or positive connotation of innocence and faith in others, but can sometimes imply a vulnerability to being deceived.

Examples
  • She has a trusting nature and always sees the best in people.
  • The dog gave him a trusting look as he offered the treat.
  • I may be too trusting, but I believe he is telling the truth.
  • His trusting attitude made him an easy target for the scam.
Advanced Usage
  • "trusting to": This phrase, though less common, means relying on something, often luck or fate.
    • Example: He had no map, just trusting to luck to find his way.
  • "trusting soul": A common idiom referring to a person who is characteristically trusting.
    • Example: He's a trusting soul who would lend money to a stranger.
Variants and Related Words
  • Trustful (adjective): A synonym for "trusting," meaning full of trust. (e.g., She gave him a smile).
  • Trust (noun/verb): The core concept of belief in the reliability of someone or something.
  • Trustworthy (adjective): Deserving of trust, reliable. (This describes the of trust, not the person who gives it).
  • Gullible (adjective): Easily persuaded to believe something; too trusting and prone to being tricked. (This has a more negative connotation than "trusting").
Synonyms
  • Trustful
  • Confiding
  • Unsuspecting
  • Credulous (can imply being too easily convinced)
Antonyms
  • Distrustful
  • Suspicious
  • Cynical
  • Mistrustful
  • Wary
Related Idioms
  • To take someone on trust: To believe someone without proof or evidence.
    • Example: I had to take his story on trust as there were no other witnesses.
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A young child holds out a trusting hand to a friendly dog.

trustingAdjectiveinclined to believe or confide readily; full of trustgreat brown eye, true and trustful- Nordhoff & Hall

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