trustworthy
Safe to confide
Trustworthy describes someone or something deserving of confidence—reliable, honest, and unlikely to deceive or fail you.
A trustworthy friend keeps secrets.
A trustworthy source provides accurate information.
Is he trustworthy enough to handle the money?
The word implies proven dependability, not just good intentions.
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
unfailing · staunch · solid · tried-and-true · unswerving · dutiful · conscientious · responsible
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- trueAccurate or loyal
- unswervingFirmly constant in direction
constant · committed · dedicated · staunch · unwavering · allegiant · supportive · true-blue
Having strong moral beliefs
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- honorableHaving high moral standards
scrupulous · moral · righteous · noble · incorruptible · unimpeachable · fair · just
Accurate and sincere
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
- candidHonest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
genuine · transparent · veracious · straightforward · unvarnished · authentic · accurate · aboveboard
Worthy of acceptance
- believableAble to convince
- authenticVerified as original
- verifiedConfirmed as accurate
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
accredited · validated · legitimate · substantiated · corroborated · documented · attested · confirmed
Type or caring
- caringShowing kind concern
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- generousWilling to give freely
- charitableGiving to those needing
benevolent · well-intentioned · good-hearted · altruistic · sympathetic · considerate · supportive · helpful
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
consistent · unfailing · staunch · solid · tried-and-true · unswerving · dutiful · conscientious · responsible · unerring
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
unswerving · constant · committed · dedicated · staunch · unwavering · allegiant · supportive · true-blue · dependable
principled
Having strong moral beliefs
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
honorable · scrupulous · moral · righteous · noble · incorruptible · unimpeachable · fair · just · equitable
truthful
Accurate and sincere
forthright · genuine · transparent · veracious · straightforward · unvarnished · authentic · accurate · aboveboard · plain-spoken
credible
Worthy of acceptance
- believableAble to convince
- authenticVerified as original
- verifiedConfirmed as accurate
certified · accredited · validated · legitimate · substantiated · corroborated · documented · attested · confirmed · reputable
kind
Type or caring
- caringShowing kind concern
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- generousWilling to give freely
charitable · benevolent · well-intentioned · good-hearted · altruistic · sympathetic · considerate · supportive · helpful · protective
- complimentssmart, talented, beautiful, funny, awesome
- integrityintegrity, honesty, truthfulness, uprightness, rectitude
- loyaltyloyalty, devotion, loyal, faithfulness, fidelity
- Parenting Traitspatience, love, kindness, empathy, nurturing
- dependabilityreliable, dependable, steadfast, consistent, steady
- friendship traitsloyal, supportive, caring, kind, reliable
trustworthyunreliable
Not consistently performing
untrustworthy · inconsistent · flaky · erratic · undependable
trustworthydishonest
Inclined to deceive
deceitful · lying · mendacious · untruthful · deceptive
trustworthytreacherous
Disloyal and dangerous
traitorous · disloyal · faithless · perfidious · unfaithful
untrustworthy, trustworthiness, trustworthily, trustworthiest