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untrustworthy

[ˌʌnˈtrʌstwɜːrði]

untrustworthy Definition

  • 1not able to be relied on as honest or truthful
  • 2not deserving of trust or confidence

Using untrustworthy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "untrustworthy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He has a reputation for being untrustworthy.

  • Example

    The company was accused of untrustworthy business practices.

  • Example

    She found him untrustworthy and decided not to do business with him.

untrustworthy Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with untrustworthy

  • a person who is not reliable or honest

    Example

    He is an untrustworthy person, always breaking his promises.

  • a source that cannot be relied on for accurate information

    Example

    The article cited an untrustworthy source, so I didn't believe what it said.

  • an appearance that suggests the person or thing is not reliable or honest

    Example

    The salesman's untrustworthy appearance made me suspicious of his claims.

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Summary: untrustworthy in Brief

'Untrustworthy' [ˌʌnˈtrʌstwɜːrði] describes someone or something that cannot be relied on as honest or truthful. It is often used to describe people or businesses that have a reputation for being deceitful or unreliable, as in 'The company was accused of untrustworthy business practices.' 'Untrustworthy' can also be used to describe sources of information or appearances that suggest dishonesty or unreliability.

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