trusted
word · lemma: trust
/ˈtɹəstɪd/
TRUHS-tid
/tɹˈʌstɪd/
TRUHS-tid
Definition
If someone or something is trusted, people believe they are honest, reliable, or safe to depend on. It is often used to describe people, brands, information sources, or close relationships.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears before a noun: 'a trusted friend', 'a trusted source', 'a trusted brand'. It is common in neutral, professional, and advertising contexts. Don't confuse it with 'trusting', which describes someone who easily trusts others.
Spanish: de confianza - confiablePortuguese (BR): de confiança - confiávelPortuguese (PT): de confiança - fiávelChinese (Simplified): 受信任的 - 可靠的Chinese (Traditional): 受信任的 - 可靠的Hindi: विश्वसनीय - भरोसेमंदArabic: موثوق - محلّ ثقةBengali: বিশ্বাসযোগ্য - নির্ভরযোগ্যRussian: доверенный - надежныйJapanese: 信頼できるVietnamese: đáng tin cậyKorean: 신뢰받는 - 믿을 수 있는Turkish: güvenilenUrdu: قابلِ اعتمادIndonesian: tepercaya
Example Sentences
She is a trusted friend.
basic
This is a trusted news source.
basic
He works with a trusted team.
basic
I've used this shop for years, so they're a trusted choice for me.
natural
When things go wrong, she's the most trusted person on the team.
natural
We only share that information with trusted partners.
natural