Positive character trait

Trustworthy

adj. Consistently deserving confidence or reliance.

4 ready sentencesUpdated Run by Adrian Nutiu

What it looks like

  • Keeps confidences and does not gossip.
  • Does what they promise, so people stop checking.
  • Handles money, data or keys without needing supervision.

Fits when evidence shows that someone can be relied on with truth, duties, or confidence

Not when the person is merely likable, familiar, or confident

How to say it

Replace the brackets with what the person actually did.

  • Resume line
    Handled [confidential data, cash or keys] for [period] with [zero discrepancies or audit result].
  • Reference or recommendation
    I trust [Name] completely: they handled [confidential matter or responsibility] with discretion and good judgment.
  • Report card comment
    [Name] is trustworthy and can be relied on to carry messages and look after classroom equipment.
  • In a story, shown not told
    He knew the code to the safe for eleven years. Nobody ever had to change it.
Example

Because she was trustworthy, neighbors left emergency keys in her care.

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