trustworthy

1 of 2

adjective

trust·​wor·​thy ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē 

: worthy of confidence : dependable

a trustworthy guide

trustworthy information

trustworthily

ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hə-lē 

adverb

trustworthiness noun

trustworthiness

2 of 2

noun

trust·​wor·​thi·​ness

-t͟hēnə̇s, 

-t͟hin-

: the quality or state of being trustworthy

Synonyms of trustworthy

Adjective

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• true

Examples of trustworthy in a Sentence

Adjective

a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Reframe Worth Making Start by figuring out if the systems organizations build around AI are designed to produce trustworthy outcomes. —David Flower, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

The goal is not to shut companies down, but rather to make results more trustworthy. —Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026

ProPublica’s goal is to give the public the best, most trustworthy information. —Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 12 June 2026

Read on for our top cordless choices from trustworthy brands on Amazon like Levoit and Dyson, all of which have been tested, reviewed, and approved by AD editors. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1658, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trustworthy

• blameworthy
• newsworthy
• noteworthy
• praiseworthy
• unworthy
• creditworthy
• untrustworthy
• worthy

Kids Definition

trustworthy

adjective

trust·​wor·​thy ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē 

: 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