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trusty

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adjective \ˈtrəs-tē\

Definition of trusty

trustier

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trustiest

  1. :  trustworthy, dependable a trusty friend his trusty pocketknife

trustiness

noun

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Examples of trusty in a Sentence

  1. movie cowboys always get on their trusty horses and ride off into the sunset

14th Century

First Known Use of trusty

14th century

trusty Synonyms

Synonyms
calculable, good, reliable, responsible, safe, secure, solid, steady, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustable, trustworthy, dependable
Antonyms
dodgy [chiefly British], uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsafe, untrustworthy
Related Words
constant, devoted, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, true-blue; honest, sincere, single-minded; infallible, unerring; bedrock, firm, sound, strong; effective, telling; attested, authenticated, confirmed, proven, valid, validated, verified; blameless, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inerrant, irreproachable, unimpeachable, unquestionable
Near Antonyms
disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue; deceitful, dishonest, lying, mendacious, untruthful; debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, fishy, problematic (also problematical), questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, uncertain, unsound; hazardous, risky; unconfirmed, untried
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trusty

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noun \ˈtrəs-tē also ˌtrəs-ˈtē\

Definition of trusty

plural

trusties

  1. :  a trusty or trusted person; specifically :  a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

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1570

First Known Use of trusty

1570

TRUSTY Defined for English Language Learners

trusty

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adjective

Definition of trusty for English Language Learners

  • : able to be depended on

trusty

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noun

Definition of trusty for English Language Learners

  • : a prisoner who is trusted and given special privileges because of good behavior

TRUSTY Defined for Kids

trusty

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adjective \ˈtrə-stē\

Definition of trusty for Students

trustier

;

trustiest

  1. :  worthy of being depended on

Law Dictionary

trusty

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noun \ˈtrəs-tē\

Legal Definition of trusty

plural

trusties

  1. :  a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

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