Definition

The quality of being able to be relied on as honest or truthful.

Example

Her trustworthiness made her the perfect candidate for the job.

Conversation

I really value trustworthiness in my friendships.

That's so important! It's hard to find reliable people sometimes.

Exactly! I think it helps build stronger relationships.

For sure, without trustworthiness, it's tough to connect with others.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trustworthiness → It is formed from "trust" (from Old Norse "traust", meaning confidence or reliance) and "-worthiness" (from Old English "wyrðe", meaning worthy or deserving). The word "trustworthiness" means the quality of being worthy of trust or confidence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'trust' as having confidence in someone, and '-worthiness' means deserving that confidence. This helps you remember that trustworthiness is about being deserving of trust.

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