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

The most trustworthy professionals make decisions rooted in their core values and beliefs, rather than external pressure or short-term approval. —Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Modern societies usually do this through a sequence of training within accredited schools and universities – institutions whose reputations depend on their ability to train reliable and trustworthy experts. —Micah Altman, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026

And how do organizations balance the desire for rapid innovation with the patience to scale in a way that is responsible, trustworthy, and maintains human centricity? —Lara Abrash, Time, 21 Jan. 2026

Jones gave Seattle a calming, trustworthy presence in the middle, similar to what Wagner provided. —Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 15 Jan. 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