trustworthy

adjective

trust·​wor·​thy ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce trustworthy (audio)
Synonyms of trustworthy
: worthy of confidence : dependable
a trustworthy guide
trustworthy information
trustworthily
ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hə-lē How to pronounce trustworthy (audio)
adverb
trustworthiness noun

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Examples of trustworthy in a Sentence

a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids
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Fernando Jauregui Ochoa had carefully depicted himself on social media as a trustworthy and successful Central California food truck builder. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 James showed excellent vision and punch, and paired with Kaelon Black and Christian McCaffrey, the Niners should have three worthwhile, trustworthy backs this season. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 Why do TikTok livestream sellers feel more trustworthy than ads? — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Higher yields on trustworthy government bonds can also draw investors away from riskier assets like stocks. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trustworthy

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trustworthy was in 1658

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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trustworthy. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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trustworthy

adjective
trust·​wor·​thy ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce trustworthy (audio)
: deserving confidence : dependable
trustworthy information
a trustworthy babysitter
trustworthiness
-t͟hē-nəs
noun

Legal Definition

trustworthy

adjective
trust·​wor·​thy
: worthy of confidence
specifically : being or deriving from a source worthy of belief or consideration for evidentiary purposes
a trustworthy informant
trustworthiness noun
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