as in trusting
having or showing trust in another
a trustful child quietly sleeping, sure in the knowledge that his parents would be there when he woke
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Another tactic that can help build trustful cooperation between cofounders is taking time to envision possible negative scenarios.
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Roman Kumar Vyas, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
But a core issue is the tattered state of public health at all levels of government, under-resourced and understaffed for years, as people grew less interested and sometimes less trustful and decision-makers followed suit.
—baltimoresun.com, 18 Mar. 2021
The twins have their own dynamic, with Lucas more domineering of his brother and less trustful of his mother, whom Elias just wants to love — and be loved by.
—Michael Nordine, Variety, 15 Sep. 2022
Exhibiting your knowledge and ability effectively is essential; however, understanding and connecting with the human in front of you while appealing to their inherent motivations solidifies the long-term trustful relationship.
—Amiee Ball, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022
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Roman Kumar Vyas, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
But a core issue is the tattered state of public health at all levels of government, under-resourced and understaffed for years, as people grew less interested and sometimes less trustful and decision-makers followed suit.
—baltimoresun.com, 18 Mar. 2021
The twins have their own dynamic, with Lucas more domineering of his brother and less trustful of his mother, whom Elias just wants to love — and be loved by.
—Michael Nordine, Variety, 15 Sep. 2022
Exhibiting your knowledge and ability effectively is essential; however, understanding and connecting with the human in front of you while appealing to their inherent motivations solidifies the long-term trustful relationship.
—Amiee Ball, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022
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“Trustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustful. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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