trustworthy
adjective
trust·wor·thy
ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē 
: worthy of confidence : dependable
a trustworthy guide
trustworthy information
trustworthiness
noun
Examples of trustworthy in a Sentence
a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids
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Traditionally, official sources such as ministries and other government institutions are thought of as the most trustworthy sources, followed by professional sources, which include, for example, nongovernmental organizations or companies from the economic sector.
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Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Better ways to search There are more trustworthy places than social media to look for college scholarships, said Murphy Miller, director of membership experience, global engagement and education at the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Egyptian cotton uses long-staple fibers that are exceptionally soft and durable, but labeling isn’t always trustworthy — look for Cotton Egypt Association verification before paying a premium.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Over the longer run, however, news organizations need to promote themselves as places to get more understanding and reassurance, says Spencer, not as backers of trustworthy, reliable information.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Better ways to search There are more trustworthy places than social media to look for college scholarships, said Murphy Miller, director of membership experience, global engagement and education at the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Egyptian cotton uses long-staple fibers that are exceptionally soft and durable, but labeling isn’t always trustworthy — look for Cotton Egypt Association verification before paying a premium.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Over the longer run, however, news organizations need to promote themselves as places to get more understanding and reassurance, says Spencer, not as backers of trustworthy, reliable information.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for trustworthy
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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trustworthy. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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trustworthy
adjective
trust·wor·thy
ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē
: deserving confidence : dependable
trustworthy information
a trustworthy babysitter
trustworthiness
noun
-t͟hē-nəs
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