Synonyms of trustless

trustless

adjective

ˈtrəst-ləs 

as in skeptical

not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something

with time the missionary doctor won the trust of even the most trustless villagers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skeptical
• unsure
• suspicious
• uncertain
• doubtful
• dubious
• distrustful
• unsettled
• mistrustful
• unconvinced
• on the fence
• undecided
• ambivalent
• hesitant
• conflicted
• hinky
• insecure
• equivocal
• diffident
• irresolute
• indecisive
• halting
• vacillating
• wavering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• certain
• positive
• sure
• convinced
• confident
• sanguine
• assured
• decisive
• self-assured
• resolute
• determined

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trustless

Research on the emerging agent economy emphasizes that blockchain enables permissionless participation, trustless settlement, and machine-to-machine transactions, forming the foundation for autonomous economic actors. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026

Keeping software up-to-date, storing sensitive data and cryptocurrency securely, encouraging a culture of cyber-awareness, and implementing trustless verification systems are all key parts of the puzzle. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

By offering a trustless, permanent ledger, blockchain lays the groundwork to challenge conventional centralized models. — William Jones, USA Today, 10 June 2025

Crypto’s public protocols offer a model of trustless, transparent infrastructure. — Miguel Kudry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025

The combination of transparent, trustless blockchain infrastructure with adaptive, learning AI systems creates a powerful synergy that's greater than the sum of its parts. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Bitcoin is not working very well at what it was intended to be, which is a trustless medium of exchange that does not involve any third-party intermediaries or central bank money. — Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025