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.