trustworthy

/'trʌst,wə:ði/
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trustworthy

A friend proves trustworthy by keeping a secret.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Deserving of trust or confidence; reliable: A person, organization, or piece of information that is "trustworthy" can be depended on to be honest, truthful, and responsible.
    • Taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations: This describes the character of someone who is principled and fulfills their duties, making them a reliable individual.
Usage Examples
  • Describing a person:
    • She is a trustworthy friend who always keeps her promises.
    • We need a trustworthy babysitter for our children.
  • Describing information or a source:
    • The journalist provided a trustworthy account of the events.
    • Is this website a trustworthy source for medical advice?
  • Describing a characteristic:
    • His trustworthy nature made him an ideal candidate for the position.
Advanced Usage
  • "Proven trustworthy": Having demonstrated reliability over time.
    • After years of loyal service, he was proven trustworthy.
  • "Inherently trustworthy": Being reliable by nature or fundamental character.
    • The system was designed to be inherently trustworthy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Trustworthiness (n): The quality of being trustworthy.
    • His trustworthiness was never in question.
  • Untrustworthy (adj): The opposite of trustworthy; not reliable.
    • The data came from an untrustworthy source.
Synonyms
  • Reliable: Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
  • Dependable: Trustworthy and reliable.
  • Honest: Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.
Antonyms
  • Untrustworthy: Not able to be relied on.
  • Unreliable: Not able to be trusted or depended on.
  • Deceitful: Guilty of or involving deceit; intending to mislead.
Related Phrases
  • A pillar of trust: A person who is a fundamental source of reliability.
    • In our community, she is considered a pillar of trust.
  • To be as good as one's word: To do what one has promised, demonstrating trustworthiness.
    • He said he would help, and he was as good as his word.
trustworthy

A friend proves trustworthy by keeping a secret.

Adjective
  1. taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations
    • trustworthy public servants
  2. worthy of trust or belief
    • a trustworthy report
    • an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion

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