as in fraudulent
not able to be trusted; not trustworthy
an untrustworthy person He has proven himself untrustworthy.
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Recent Examples of untrustworthy
Health officials, starting with Anthony Fauci, had been untrustworthy, self-interested, and aching for power.
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David Blumenthal, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
There’s something untrustworthy about Walter.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
The last thing Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and general manager Eric DeCosta want is the organization to be labeled untrustworthy in negotiations and trade talks.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
There’s just something instantly untrustworthy about Sidney’s neighbor and friend, to the extent that her eventual reveal feels more inevitable than shocking.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
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David Blumenthal, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
There’s something untrustworthy about Walter.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
The last thing Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and general manager Eric DeCosta want is the organization to be labeled untrustworthy in negotiations and trade talks.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
There’s just something instantly untrustworthy about Sidney’s neighbor and friend, to the extent that her eventual reveal feels more inevitable than shocking.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for untrustworthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untrustworthy
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EquityProtect reports that reversing a fraudulent title costs victims up to $150,000 in legal fees.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Now, rather than fall in line with the stereotypical notions of Housewifedom, Rusch leans into her quirks and remains unflappable no matter what her castmates throw her way — from claiming her divorce was fraudulent to criticizing her potato salad.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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In Virginia the governor ran one of the most dishonest, disingenuous campaigns in modern history on redistricting.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Californians created the Department of Insurance to protect consumers against dishonest terms and unfair pricing.—
Ben Allen,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Charted on an outdated seating map weeks before the official on-sale date, these deceptive listings falsely suggested the performance was almost sold out.—
Lori Dimun,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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There is a broader issue of manufacturers selling dangerous products and promoting them with deceptive advertising to lure youth into using their dangerous, ineffective products.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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At the same time, the podcast acknowledges that outward appearances can be misleading.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Experts warn that by the time others leave reviews or complain about the misleading claims, the sites often go offline or move on to selling another product.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The part where there's a problem is the FIFA president spreading incorrect information about ticket prices while standing to benefit a great deal from higher costs.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Low-quality over-the-counter (OTC) products, incorrect dose, or decreased absorption can be a few reasons.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The question of true or false became a sensation in 1967 with the famous film shot by Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin in the Pacific Northwest, capturing a hairy figure ambling through a Northern California wood.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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But with few details to go on, the question is whether this moment marks a genuine breakthrough, or just another false dawn.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The challenge these proposals aim to address is real — but trying to hold back the tide is the wrong answer.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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In a 4-3 ruling, the court said the legislature followed the wrong process for putting the question, an amendment to the state constitution, on the ballot.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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“Untrustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untrustworthy. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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