to be trusted

ADJECTIVE

trustworthy/trusty

Synonyms

WEAK

accurate always there authentic authoritative convincing credible dependable ethical exact honest honorable kosher levelheaded mature on the level on the up and up open plausible principled realistic responsible righteous rock solid saintly secure sensible solid square steadfast straight there tried tried-and-true true true-blue trustable truthful unfailing up-front upright valid veracious

Antonyms

WEAK

corrupt unbelievable undependable unreliable untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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to be trusted

When the news industry senses it has a future again, it will want to be trusted again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

It was quite special for me to be trusted with something that was really important in the story.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

Last year, Ockenden, a former clinical midwife, said it was "an honour to be trusted by families".

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026

For AI to be trusted to truly live up to its promise, use cases will need to be proved.

From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026

The poetic heart is not to be trusted with long-term decision-making.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon