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trustworthy
adjective trust·wor·thy \ˈtrəst-ˌwər-thē\
: able to be relied on to do or provide what is needed or right : deserving of trust
Full Definition of TRUSTWORTHY
: worthy of confidence : dependable <a trustworthy guide> <trustworthy information>
— trust·wor·thi·ly \-thə-lē\ adverb
— trust·wor·thi·ness noun
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First Known Use of TRUSTWORTHY
1714
Related to TRUSTWORTHY
- Synonyms
- calculable, good, reliable, responsible, safe, secure, solid, steady, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustable, dependable, trusty
- Antonyms
- dodgy [chiefly British], uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsafe, untrustworthy
Rhymes with TRUSTWORTHY
TRUSTWORTHY Defined for Kids
trustworthy
adjective trust·wor·thy \ˈtrəst-ˌwər-thē\
Definition of TRUSTWORTHY for Kids
: deserving faith and confidence
— trust·wor·thi·ness noun
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