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- [truhs-tee]
- /ˈtrʌs ti/
- /ˈtrʌs.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [truhs-tee]
- /ˈtrʌs ti/
Definitions of trusty word
- adjective trusty able to be trusted or relied on; trustworthy; reliable. 1
- adjective trusty Archaic. trustful. 1
- noun plural trusty a person or thing that is trusted. 1
- noun plural trusty a well-behaved and trustworthy convict to whom special privileges are granted. 1
- adjective trusty faithful, reliable 1
- adjective trusty Trusty things, animals, or people are reliable and have always worked well in the past. 0
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Origin of trusty
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at trust, -y1
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Parts of speech for Trusty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trusty popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
trusty usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for trusty
adj trusty
- above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
- authentic — An authentic person, object, or emotion is genuine.
- boy scout — The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys which teaches them discipline and practical skills.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- creditworthy — A creditworthy person or organization is one who can safely be lent money or allowed to have goods on credit, for example because in the past they have always paid back what they owe.
Antonyms for trusty
adj trusty
- aporetic — Tending to doubt.
- betwixt and between — in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position
- controvertible — to argue against; dispute; deny; oppose.
- distrustful — unable or unwilling to trust; doubtful; suspicious: An alert scientist is distrustful of coincidences.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
adjective trusty
- doubtable — (uncommon) Capable of being doubted; doubtful; dubious; dubitable. See usage notes below.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- wimpy — of, relating to, or characteristic of a wimp.
Top questions with trusty
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