trustworthy

adjective

trust·​wor·​thy ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē 

: worthy of confidence : dependable

a trustworthy guide

trustworthy information

trustworthily

ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hə-lē 

adverb

trustworthiness noun

Synonyms of trustworthy

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• true

Examples of trustworthy in a Sentence

a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids

Recent Examples on the Web

In The Pitt’s enlightened universe, doctors are not just trustworthy but saintly, ever ready to intercede for you and me. —Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026

Any clear hierarchy of trustworthy information remains elusive as on-the-ground videos come from all directions, and government agencies are as likely to post memes as anonymous online trolls. —Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026

How records are managed, how information is shared and how accessible court services are all shape whether residents experience the courts as fair and trustworthy. —Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026

Packing wardrobe staples like a chambray button-down and a trustworthy boot is great for transitioning from day to night. —Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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