Synonyms of trustworthy

trustworthy

adjective

ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē 

as in reliable

worthy of one's trust

a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• true
• good
• dependable
• steady
• solid
• loyal
• secure
• trustable
• trusty
• sure
• calculable
• strong
• faithful
• tried
• steadfast
• honest
• devoted
• constant
• tried-and-true
• sincere
• fast
• staunch
• infallible
• effective
• proven
• sound
• unerring
• valid
• true-blue
• firm
• confirmed
• unimpeachable
• unquestionable
• telling
• validated
• authenticated
• blameless
• single-minded
• verified
• irreproachable
• faultless
• impeccable
• attested
• guiltless
• bedrock
• inerrant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unreliable
• untrustworthy
• uncertain
• unsafe
• undependable
• false
• unfaithful
• treacherous
• disloyal
• untrue
• faithless
• dishonest
• fickle
• perfidious
• traitorous
• inconstant
• deceitful
• uncertain
• doubtful
• questionable
• lying
• dodgy
• problematic
• untruthful
• dubious
• mendacious
• hazardous
• shaky
• shady
• suspect
• risky
• debatable
• unsound
• fishy
• disputable
• recreant
• untried
• unconfirmed
• doubtable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trustworthy

America needs trustworthy and nonpolitical police, prosecutors and military members. — Andrew Koppelman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Democrats are trying to tune their messaging to ensure they are seen as more trustworthy on AI issues and paint themselves as the party that will pass AI regulation. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Many viewers and readers wonder about the reliability of polls, and the reality is that some are more trustworthy than others. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

The charges come with additional special allegations, around the victim’s vulnerability and that Tapia abused a trustworthy position. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026