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TRUSTWORTHY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations
Example:
trustworthy public servants
Classified under:
Similar:
responsible (worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable)
Derivation:
trustworthiness (the trait of deserving trust and confidence)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Worthy of trust or belief
Example:
an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion
Synonyms:
trustworthy; trusty
Classified under:
Similar:
authentic; reliable (conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief)
creditworthy; responsible (having an acceptable credit rating)
dependable; honest; reliable; true (worthy of being depended on)
fiducial (based on trust)
sure; trusted ((of persons) worthy of trust or confidence)
Also:
dependable; reliable (worthy of reliance or trust)
faithful (steadfast in affection or allegiance)
honest; honorable (not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent)
responsible (worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable)
Antonym:
untrustworthy (not worthy of trust or belief)
Derivation:
trustworthiness (the trait of deserving trust and confidence)
