English Reference
Adjective

trustworthy

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈtɹəstˌwɝði/ UK /tɹˈʌstwɜːði/ trust·wor·thy

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.


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'.

Adults are considered more trustworthy when they are warm, personable, committed and available .

The Conversation· 23 Jul 2026

Withdrawing from accurate, trustworthy information only deepens the problem.

ScienceDaily· 16 Jun 2026

From trust + -worthy.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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