trusting
word · lemma: trust
/ˈtɹəstɪŋ/
TRUHS-ting
/tɹˈʌstɪŋ/
TRUHS-ting
Definition
Being willing to believe that others are honest or reliable, sometimes without enough evidence. It can be positive (showing faith in others) or negative (being too easily fooled).
Usage & Nuances
'Trusting' is usually positive when talking about children or relationships, but can mean someone is naive if used critically. Common with 'a trusting nature', 'too trusting', or 'trusting smile'. Not interchangeable with 'trustworthy' (which means someone deserves trust).
Spanish: confiado - créduloPortuguese (BR): confiável - créduloPortuguese (PT): confiante - créduloChinese (Simplified): 信任的 - 轻信的Chinese (Traditional): 信任的 - 輕信的Hindi: विश्वासी - भरोसेमंदArabic: واثق - سريع الثقةBengali: বিশ্বাসপ্রবণRussian: доверчивыйJapanese: 人を信じやすいVietnamese: dễ tin tưởngKorean: 남을 잘 믿는Turkish: güvenenUrdu: اعتماد کرنے والاIndonesian: mudah percaya
Example Sentences
He has a trusting smile.
basic
Children are often very trusting.
basic
Her trusting nature makes her popular.
basic
He’s a little too trusting for his own good.
natural
Not everyone is as trusting as you.
natural
After being hurt before, she’s not as trusting now.
natural