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untrustworthy

adjective

  1. not worthy of trust
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Pronunciation: /ˌʌnˈtɹʌstˌwɜː(ɹ)ði/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English trustworthy English untrustworthy From un- + trustworthy.

  1. Not deserving of trust; unreliable.

    While a corrupt Chuch and untrustworthy nobles and kings scraped for power, businessmen in Italy honored pledges of businessmen from England and Scandinavia. This trust (some have called it honor among thieves) is still a hallmark of modern brokerage.