# trustworthiness

/ˈtɹəstˌwɝðinəs/ (US) · /tɹˈʌstwəðɪnəs/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/trustworthiness
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

how honest and reliable someone is, so you feel safe trusting them. You use it when someone always keeps promises and tells the truth.

For teachers: reliability and honesty that inspire confidence in others and make a person or institution deserving of trust.

## Examples

- People value his trustworthiness in business deals.
- The bank checks each applicant's trustworthiness before approving a large loan.
- Over decades of consistent honesty, the journalist built a reputation for trustworthiness that made readers rely on her reporting during crises.

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