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trustworthiness

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[truhst-wur-thee-nis] / ˈtrʌstˌwɜr ði nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality of being deserving of trust or confidence; dependability; reliability.

    We look for students who exhibit the highest ethical standards, as demonstrated by honesty, trustworthiness, and high moral character.

Etymology

Origin of trustworthiness

trustworthy ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

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We have evolved to view linguistic fluency as a proxy for intelligence, and engagement and helpfulness as indicators of trustworthiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"It is precisely this deliberate openness and community model that upholds the neutrality and trustworthiness essential for a global encyclopedia: no single individual, company, or agenda can exert influence over the work."

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Jon Stewart, the Walter Cronkite of Comedy Central’s fake newsroom, says so every time “The Daily Show” is hailed for its perceived trustworthiness in the news and information space.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

America profited from that trustworthiness for many decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

Three men did meet Holmes’s standard of trustworthiness.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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