Definitions

trustworthy

[truhst-wur-thee] / ˈtrʌstˌwɜr ði /

ADJECTIVE

reliable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate authentic authoritative believable come-through convincing credible dependable ethical honest honorable mature principled realistic responsible sensible truthful upright

STRONG

trusty

WEAK

all right always there down-home exact fly-right kosher level-headed open plausible righteous rock saint secure square steadfast straight there tried true true blue trustable unfailing up front valid veracious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dishonest doubtful false immature implausible improbable inaccurate inconceivable incredible irresponsible lying misleading unconvincing unlikely unrealistic unreliable untrustworthy untruthful

WEAK

undependable

Example Sentences

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A good trustee should be trustworthy, have good judgment, and be fair, objective and committed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

That has given some users the impression that their outputs have grown more trustworthy since the days when an early version of Google’s AI Overviews suggested eating rocks and putting glue on pizza.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“Family members or surrounding adults who are supposed to be safe and trustworthy figures are often the ones filming.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"Just as important," Nemenman says, "it may let us design new AI methods that are more accurate, efficient and trustworthy."

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

I nod, because I’m generally trustworthy, but I also smile, because I’m not emotional at all.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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