trustworthy
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.”
How to use trustworthy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something you can rely on to be honest and dependable.
Word forms
more trustworthy comparative, trustworthier comparative, most trustworthy superlative, trustworthiest superlative
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Etymology
From trust + -worthy.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for trustworthy
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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.