trustworthy
gb/tɹˈʌstwˌɚði/ us/tɹˈʌstwˌɚði/
B2
English
~ 9500
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
reliable and deserving of trust
Able to be trusted because a person or thing is honest, reliable, or safe.
Usage pattern:
[someone]/[something] is (not) trustworthy
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"trustable"* instead of *"trustworthy"*. While understandable, *"trustworthy"* is the natural and common word in modern English. Another confusion is between *"trusted"* and *"trustworthy"*: *"trusted"* often describes something that people already trust (a trusted advisor), while *"trustworthy"* describes the general quality of deserving trust.
Synonyms
reliable (Focuses more on always doing what is expected or promised, not only on honesty.)
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dependable (Similar to "reliable" but often sounds slightly warmer or more personal.)
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honest (Highlights truthfulness; a trustworthy person is usually honest, but "trustworthy" also includes being reliable and careful.)
Antonyms
untrustworthy (Direct opposite; clearly says that someone or something should not be trusted.)
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unreliable (Emphasizes that you cannot depend on the person or thing to act correctly or on time.)
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dishonest (Focuses on lying or cheating, which makes someone not trustworthy.)
Collocations
trustworthy person
|trustworthy friend
|trustworthy source
|trustworthy information
|honest and trustworthy
|reliable and trustworthy
Themes
relationships
|character
|work
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She seems like a trustworthy person, so I gave her a spare key to my apartment.
- Always check that the website is trustworthy before entering your credit card details.
- We need a trustworthy babysitter who will follow all the rules.
- The article came from a trustworthy source, so the editor decided to publish it.
Learner examples
- He is a very trustworthy friend.
- This is a trustworthy website for news.
- We only hire trustworthy workers.
- I want a trustworthy person to watch my dog.
Grammar
Dictionary form
trustworthy
IPA
GB/tɹˈʌstwˌɚði/
US/tɹˈʌstwˌɚði/
Syllables & stress
trust - worthy (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (trust)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: trustworthy
Word family
Expressions
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