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trustworthy

/ˈtrʌstˌwɜːrði/
trust · wor · thy
Adverb:trustworthily
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1

Deserving of trust or confidence; able to be relied on as honest, truthful, or dependable.

Example

"She left her house keys with a trustworthy neighbor while she was away on vacation."

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• Rhymes for trustworthy

• Nearby Words

trustingness
trustworthily
trustworthiness
trustworthy
trusty
truth
truther

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century as a compound of 'trust' (from Old Norse 'traust', meaning confidence or help) and 'worthy' (from Old English 'weorþig', meaning having value or merit).

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