Word
trustworthy
Phoneticstrust·wor·thy, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɹəstˌwɝði/
UK/tɹˈʌstwɜːði/
Definition
adj. honest and reliable, so you can depend on them. You use this to describe someone who keeps their promises and tells the truth.
adj. deserving of trust or confidence; dependable and reliable in character or performance.
Examples
“She is a trustworthy friend who never shares my secrets.”
“The company is looking for a trustworthy manager to handle the store's finances and daily operations.”
“In an era of misinformation, finding a trustworthy source of news is essential for maintaining an informed and objective perspective on global events.”
Examples
simple
“She is a trustworthy friend who never shares my secrets.”
contextual
“The company is looking for a trustworthy manager to handle the store's finances and daily operations.”
complex
“In an era of misinformation, finding a trustworthy source of news is essential for maintaining an informed and objective perspective on global events.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'be', 'seem', or 'appear'.
Real-World Examples
“Adults are considered more trustworthy when they are warm, personable, committed and available .” “Withdrawing from accurate, trustworthy information only deepens the problem.” Etymology
From trust + -worthy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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