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trustworthy

TRUHST-wur-thee

Trustworthy (adj) means Reliable enough to be trusted; deserving of confidence. Example: “She's the most trustworthy person on the team — she never breaks a promise.”

adj
1
Reliable enough to be trusted; deserving of confidence.
"She's the most trustworthy person on the team — she never breaks a promise."
"Make sure your sources are trustworthy before citing them."

How to use trustworthy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone or something you can rely on to be honest and dependable.

Common pairings
a trustworthy friend trustworthy source considered trustworthy

Word forms

more trustworthy comparative, trustworthier comparative, most trustworthy superlative, trustworthiest superlative

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Etymology

From trust + -worthy.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trustworthy” mean?

The word “trustworthy” means reliable enough to be trusted; deserving of confidence. In plain terms, someone or something you can rely on to be honest and dependable.

How do you pronounce “trustworthy”?

“Trustworthy” is pronounced TRUHST-wur-thee (/ˈtɹʌstˌwɜɹ.ði/ in IPA).

How do you use “trustworthy” in a sentence?

Here is “trustworthy” used in a sentence: “She's the most trustworthy person on the team — she never breaks a promise.”

What part of speech is “trustworthy”?

“Trustworthy” is an adjective.

Is “trustworthy” a common word?

“Trustworthy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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