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Definition of trustful

trustful

/ˈtrʌst.fəl/
trust · ful
Adverb:trustfully
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trustful Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having or marked by a total, often uncritical belief in the honesty, goodness, or reliability of someone or something.

Example

"The young child looked up at the pediatrician with a calm, trustful expression."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'trusting' and 'trustful' both describe someone who readily places confidence in others, 'trustworthy' describes someone who deserves to be trusted.

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• Nearby Words

trustee
trusteeship
truster
trustful
trustfully
trustfulness
trusting

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'trust' (of Old Norse origin, related to 'traust', meaning confidence or help) combined with the Old English suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trustful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trustful
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