adj
Uncommon
trusting
TRUHS-tihng
Trusting (adj) means Ready to believe in and rely on others; not suspicious. Example: “Children are often trusting of strangers, which is why we teach them caution.”
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Ready to believe in and rely on others; not suspicious.
"Children are often trusting of strangers, which is why we teach them caution."
"He has a trusting nature and rarely questions people's motives."
"The trusting old man lent his bicycle to anyone who asked."
How to use trusting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who readily believes and relies on other people.
Common pairings
a trusting nature
trusting relationship
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more trusting
- Superlative
- most trusting
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Etymology
This comes from Middle English trustyng, trostinge, tristynge, equivalent to trust + -ing.
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What does “trusting” mean?
The word “trusting” means ready to believe in and rely on others; not suspicious. In plain terms, describes someone who readily believes and relies on other people.
How do you pronounce “trusting”?
“Trusting” is pronounced TRUHS-tihng (/ˈtɹʌstɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “trusting” in a sentence?
Here is “trusting” used in a sentence: “Children are often trusting of strangers, which is why we teach them caution.”
What part of speech is “trusting”?
“Trusting” is an adjective.
Is “trusting” a common word?
“Trusting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between trusting and gullible?
Trusting describes someone who is ready to believe in and rely on others without being suspicious, which is generally seen as a positive trait, while gullible implies someone is too easily deceived, often to their own detriment. The key difference is that trusting is neutral or positive, whereas gullible carries a negative connotation of naivety.
Is 'trusting' a compliment or a criticism?
Trusting is generally used as a positive or neutral description, meaning someone is ready to believe in and rely on others rather than being suspicious. However, depending on context, calling someone 'too trusting' can imply mild criticism, suggesting they may be at risk of being taken advantage of.
What is the difference between trusting and trustworthy?
Trusting describes a person's own disposition to believe in and rely on others, while trustworthy describes whether that person themselves deserves to be believed and relied upon. In other words, trusting is about extending trust to others, whereas trustworthy is about being worthy of receiving trust from others.
