trusting
|trust/ing|
B2
/ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
(trust)
belief in reliability
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trust' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'traust', where 'traust' meant 'confidence, protection'.
Historical Evolution
'traust' transformed into the Middle English word 'trust', and eventually became the modern English word 'trust'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'confidence or protection', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a tendency to believe that other people are honest or sincere.
She has a trusting nature and believes in the goodness of people.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39