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- [truhst-wur-th ee]
- /ˈtrʌstˌwɜr ði/
- /ʌnˈtrʌstˌwɜː.ði/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [truhst-wur-th ee]
- /ˈtrʌstˌwɜr ði/
Definitions of untrustworthy word
- adjective untrustworthy deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy. 1
- adjective untrustworthy person: not deserving trust 1
- adjective untrustworthy speech, text: not reliable 1
- adjective untrustworthy If you say that someone is untrustworthy, you think they are unreliable and cannot be trusted. 0
- adjective untrustworthy not worthy of being trusted 0
- adjective untrustworthy Not deserving of trust; unreliable. 0
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Origin of untrustworthy
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; trust + worthy
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Parts of speech for Untrustworthy
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pronoun
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untrustworthy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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untrustworthy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for untrustworthy
adj untrustworthy
- adulterine — of or made by adulteration; fake
- behindhand — If someone is behindhand, they have been delayed or have made less progress in their work than they or other people think they should.
- betwixt and between — in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position
- changeful — often changing; inconstant; variable
- corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
adjective untrustworthy
- anecdotal — Anecdotal evidence is based on individual accounts, rather than on reliable research or statistics, and so may not be valid.
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- deceiving — Present participle of deceive.
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
Antonyms for untrustworthy
adj untrustworthy
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
- accountable — If you are accountable to someone for something that you do, you are responsible for it and must be prepared to justify your actions to that person.
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
adjective untrustworthy
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- circumstantiated — Simple past tense and past participle of circumstantiate.
- confidential — Information that is confidential is meant to be kept secret or private.
- even — Flat and smooth.
- fogyish — Characteristic of a fogy.
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