trusting

[ truhs-ting ]

adjective

1. inclined to trust; confiding; trustful:

   a trusting child.

   Synonyms: unsuspicious, unwary, naive, innocent

Other Word Forms

• trusting·ly adverb
• trusting·ness noun
• non·trusting adjective
• self-trusting adjective
• un·trusting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of trusting¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; trust + -ing ²

Example Sentences

She said on the podcast that the second time around with Thompson, she could never “get back there” with regard to trusting him and feeling safe.

From Los Angeles Times

Samaan said he’s gotten to know the winner well over the last few years, even trusting him to watch the store when he has to restock items or deal with an issue.

From Los Angeles Times

"I guess it's a case of trusting the process."

From BBC

Back then, baking wasn’t about perfection—it was about playing, creating, and trusting my instincts.

From Salon

“He was just kind of getting hitters and staying aggressive and trusting his stuff,” manager Dave Roberts said afterward.

From Los Angeles Times