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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For many producers, a priority will be reducing exposure to chokepoints through new pipelines and export routes that bypass Hormuz, and reaffirming they are a trustworthy supplier.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Victims talked of "lies and manipulation" from someone thought of in the community as a "religious, pious and trustworthy man".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

W promises to keep all but verified human users from posting, while eYou says it will "promote users sharing content considered trustworthy".

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

I’m here to tell you that not everyone gets that kind of deal in life, and it shows that you are a person who others believe to be trustworthy and reliable.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Eleanor wanted to let this go—the most trustworthy voices in her head were shouting, Let it go!

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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