untrustworthy
|un/trust/wor/thy|
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/ʌnˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
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/ʌnˈtrʌstwɜːði/
not reliable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untrustworthy' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'trustworthy', which comes from 'trust' and 'worthy'.
Historical Evolution
'trustworthy' evolved from Middle English 'trustworthi', combining 'trust' and 'worthi'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not worthy of trust', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
He was deemed untrustworthy after the incident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35