trust´i|ness

trust´i|ness
trust|y «TRUHS tee», adjective, trust|i|er, trust|i|est, noun, plural trust|ies.
–adj.
1. that can be depended on; trustworthy; reliable: »

The master left his money with a trusty servant.

2. = trustful. (Cf. ↑trustful)
–n.
1. a prisoner who is given special privileges or responsibilities because of his good behavior.
2. any person or thing that is trustworthy.
–trust´i|ly, adverb.
–trust´i|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • mis|trust´ful|ness — mis|trust|ful «mihs TRUHST fuhl», adjective. lacking confidence; distrustful; doubting; suspicious. –mis|trust´ful|ly, adverb. –mis|trust´ful|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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  • trust´i|ly — trust|y «TRUHS tee», adjective, trust|i|er, trust|i|est, noun, plural trust|ies. –adj. 1. that can be depended on; trustworthy; …   Useful english dictionary

  • trust|y — «TRUHS tee», adjective, trust|i|er, trust|i|est, noun, plural trust|ies. –adj. 1. that can be depended on; trustworthy; …   Useful english dictionary

  • trust´ful|ly — trust|ful «TRUHST fuhl», adjective. ready to confide; ready to have faith; trusting; believing: »That trustful boy would lend money to any of his friends. Trustful birds have built their nests (Robert Bridges). SYNONYM(S): confiding, credulous,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • trust|ful — «TRUHST fuhl», adjective. ready to confide; ready to have faith; trusting; believing: »That trustful boy would lend money to any of his friends. Trustful birds have built their nests (Robert Bridges). SYNONYM(S): confiding, credulous,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • trust´ing|ly — trust|ing «TRUHS tihng», adjective. that trusts; trustful: »a man of trusting nature. –trust´ing|ly, adverb. –trust´ing|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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