Definitions
- Describing a reliable and dependable person or thing. - Referring to a faithful companion or tool that has been used for a long time. - Talking about a loyal and trustworthy friend or ally.
- Describing a person or thing that can be relied on to be honest and truthful. - Referring to a dependable and responsible individual or organization. - Talking about a reliable and trustworthy source of information or advice.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe reliability and dependability.
- 2Both words are used to describe people, things, and situations.
- 3Both words convey a sense of trust and confidence.
- 4Both words are positive attributes that people value in others.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Trusty is less commonly used than trustworthy in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Trusty has a more informal and casual connotation than trustworthy.
- 3Meaning: Trusty emphasizes familiarity and loyalty, while trustworthy emphasizes honesty and integrity.
Remember this!
Trusty and trustworthy are synonyms that both convey a sense of reliability and dependability. However, trusty is less common and has a more informal connotation, emphasizing familiarity and loyalty. On the other hand, trustworthy is a more modern word that emphasizes honesty and integrity and is used more frequently in everyday language.
