Apart from a few faults, he is a trustworthy partner.
Source: tatoeba (73020)
Trustworthy
/ˈtɹʌst.wɜː.ði/
Synonyms for "trustworthy" (166 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Noun(5 words)
Adjective(17 words)
Strong matches (49)
Adjective(14 words)
dependabledependable executiondigital credential checkethicalevidential sourcegood peoplegood personhigh credibilityhonesthonest conducthonesterhonestestmain authoritymoral authority
Verb(1 words)
establish classroom authority
Noun(1 words)
morally authoritative
Related words (83)
Adjective(28 words)
reliablereliable datareliable evidencereliable informationreliable mechanical operationreliable networkreliable network usagereliable personreliable resourcereliable resultreliable sourcereproduciblereputablereputable institutionrigoroussafe substanceseaworthysecure election processsolid evidencestrong credibility
Show 8 more words
Noun(8 words)
reliable systematizerreliable water supplysafe work proceduressecure a contractsource quality categorytrustingweather forecastwell-supported conclusion
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: academic authority, academic expert, academic integrity, accurate, accurate energy data.
- Sentence evidence is available for trustworthy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "trustworthy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "trustworthy"
Keep "trustworthy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "trustworthy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "trustworthy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "trustworthy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesdata integritydescriptorinformation qualitymethodological qualitypracticeprocessqualityresearch rigor
More specific
11 entriesauditable controlsconfidential handlingcredible datasetcredible sourcedependable sourcereliable witnessreproducible studysegregation of dutiestransparent methodologyvalidated dataverifiable data
Collocations
6 entriestrustworthy datatrustworthy evidencetrustworthy informationtrustworthy leadershiptrustworthy sourcetrustworthy witness
Inflections
2 entriesmore trustworthymost trustworthy
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
12 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
You should have your house built by a trustworthy builder.
Source: tatoeba (268873)
You should associate with people who you believe are trustworthy.
Source: tatoeba (268875)
I believe that he's trustworthy.
Source: tatoeba (301948)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "trustworthy"?
Closest matches include academic authority, academic expert, academic integrity, accurate, accurate energy data.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "trustworthy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.