trustworthy — able to be relied on as honest or truthful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be relied on as honest or truthful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrʌstˌwɜːrði/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so trustworthy that even strangers tell her their deepest secrets.
- He's about as trustworthy as a chocolate teapot.
- The bank hired only trustworthy employees to handle customers' money.
trustworthy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtrʌstˌwɜːrði/]
able to be relied on as honest or truthful
The old locksmith is trustworthy — villagers hand him their keys without hesitation.
A trustworthy soul makes every act worthy and noteworthy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'trust' (of Scandinavian origin, related to Old Norse 'traust' meaning confidence) combined with the Old English suffix '-worthy' (meaning deserving or suitable for something).
Breakdown
trust (confidence, reliance) + -worthy (deserving, suitable for) = trustworthy (deserving of trust or confidence)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is so trustworthy that even strangers tell her their deepest secrets.”
“He's about as trustworthy as a chocolate teapot.”
“The bank hired only trustworthy employees to handle customers' money.”
“Wikipedia is generally considered a trustworthy source for basic information.”
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