trustworthy

/ˈtɹʌst.wɜː.ði/

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Also seen as: trustworthier · trustworthiest

Meaning · English

Deserving of trust, reliable.

Adjective

Examples

The storage of cryptographic secrets is one of the paramount requirements in building trustworthy systems.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “trustworthy” mean?

Deserving of trust, reliable.

Is “trustworthy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.