trusted
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for trusted, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Regarded as reliable and honest; relied upon with confidence.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use trusted
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a trusted friend
a trusted source
a trusted brand
trusted advisor
Etymology
Past participle of "trust," from Old Norse traust ("confidence, firmness"), used since the 1300s in English as an adjective describing something or someone reliable.
Full origin of trusted →Frequently asked questions
What does “trusted” mean?
The word “trusted” means regarded as reliable and honest; relied upon with confidence. In plain terms, someone or something people have confidence in because they've proven reliable.
How do you pronounce “trusted”?
“Trusted” is pronounced TRUHS-tihd (/ˈtɹʌstɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “trusted” in a sentence?
Here is “trusted” used in a sentence: “She's a trusted advisor who has worked with the family for twenty years.”
What part of speech is “trusted”?
“Trusted” is an adjective.
Where does the word “trusted” come from?
The word “trusted” dates back to around 1300 and comes from Old Norse. Past participle of "trust," from Old Norse traust ("confidence, firmness"), used since the 1300s in English as an adjective describing something or someone reliable.
Is “trusted” a common word?
“Trusted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "trusted" and "trustworthy"?
"Trusted" describes someone or something that is actually relied upon with confidence, as in "a trusted adviser," focusing on the trust already given. "Trustworthy" describes someone who deserves to be trusted because they are reliable and honest, whether or not that trust has yet been placed.
What nouns commonly go with "trusted"?
"Trusted" often appears in phrases such as "a trusted friend," "a trusted adviser," "a trusted source," and "a trusted brand." In each case it means the person or thing is regarded as reliable and honest and relied upon with confidence.
Is "trusted" an adjective or a past tense verb?
"Trusted" can be both. As an adjective it means regarded as reliable and honest, as in "a trusted colleague," and as the past tense of "trust" it describes the act, as in "she trusted him completely."
