Trustworthy

adj.thoughtful, resilienteveryday

What it means

Consistently worthy of reliance because words, actions, and responsibilities align.

Reach for it when making a character judgment supported by honesty and dependable conduct

The trustworthy treasurer reported her own arithmetic error before anyone else noticed.

playful
solid
when friendly shorthand for reliable character fits the audience
not when Solid is vague and too casual for a reference that must explain the basis for trust.
everyday
honest
when truth-telling is the specific virtue to name
not when Honesty alone does not promise competent follow-through.
warm
dependable
when someone can be counted on to show up and help
not when Dependable is practical praise and may not cover confidentiality or candor.
warm
faithful
when loyalty to a person, duty, or promise is central
not when Faithful may suggest allegiance even when independent judgment is needed.
professional
credible
when a statement or witness is believable
not when Credible concerns what should be believed, not every responsibility the person can safely hold.
professional
reliable
when timely, consistent performance is the main evidence
not when Reliability can exist without the honesty or ethical judgment implied by trustworthy.
formal
principled
when stable moral standards guide the person's choices
not when Principled people can still be mistaken or unreliable in execution.
literary
upright
when moral integrity deserves dignified, traditional praise
not when Upright can sound old-fashioned or self-righteous in a contemporary resume.

trustworthy person
A trustworthy person returns the key and mentions the scratch without being asked.
trustworthy source
The report distinguishes a trustworthy source from an anonymous repetition.
prove trustworthy
New leaders prove trustworthy by making small commitments visible and keeping them.

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