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trustworthily-completed

|trust-wor-thi-ly-com-plet-ed|

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/ˈtrʌstˌwɜːrðɪli kəmˈpliːtɪd/

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/ˈtrʌstˌwɜːðɪli kəmˈpliːtɪd/

(trustworthy)

reliable and dependable

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
trustworthymore trustworthymost trustworthytrustworthinesstrustworthily
Etymology
Etymology Information

'trustworthy' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'trēowþ', where 'trēow' meant 'faith' and '-þ' was a suffix indicating a state or condition. 'Complete' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'complētus', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plēre' meant 'to fill'.

Historical Evolution

'trustworthy' changed from the Old English word 'trēowþ' and eventually became the modern English word 'trustworthy'. 'Complete' transformed from the Latin word 'complētus' and eventually became the modern English word 'complete' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'trustworthy' meant 'worthy of trust or confidence', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Complete' initially meant 'to fill up' and evolved into its current meaning of 'finished or concluded'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

completed in a manner that inspires trust or confidence.

The project was trustworthily-completed, ensuring client satisfaction.

Synonyms

reliably-finisheddependably-completed

Antonyms

unreliably-completed

Last updated: 2025/07/20 22:03