Trusty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈtrə-stē/

Meaning & Definition of Trusty

Trusty (adjective)

  1. trustworthy, dependable

Trusty (noun)

  1. a trusty or trusted person; specifically, a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

Trusty (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. worthy of one's trust

    "movie cowboys always get on their trusty horses and ride off into the sunset"

    similar: calculable, dependable, good, reliable, responsible, safe, secure, solid, steady, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustable, trustworthy
    related: constant, devoted, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch, steadfast, true-blue, honest, sincere, single-minded, infallible, unerring, bedrock, firm, sound, strong, effective, telling, attested, authenticated, confirmed, proven, valid, validated, verified, blameless, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inerrant, irreproachable, unimpeachable, unquestionable
    opposite: dodgy (chiefly British), uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsafe, untrustworthy
    near: disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue, deceitful, dishonest, lying, mendacious, untruthful, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, fishy, problematic, questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, uncertain, unsound, hazardous, risky, unconfirmed, untried

Trusty (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in lifer

    similar: lifer, con, convict, jailbird, parolee, probationer, captive, capture, inmate, internee, prisoner

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Trusty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Trusty:

calculable, dependable, good, reliable, responsible, safe, secure, solid, steady, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustable, trustworthy, lifer, con, convict, jailbird, parolee, probationer, captive, capture, inmate, internee, prisoner

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Trusty

Words with the opposite meaning of Trusty:

dodgy, uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsafe, untrustworthy

Related Words for Trusty

constant, devoted, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch, steadfast, true-blue, honest, sincere, single-minded, infallible, unerring, bedrock, firm, sound, strong, effective, telling, attested, authenticated, confirmed, proven, valid, validated, verified, blameless, faultless, guiltless, impeccable

Near Antonyms of Trusty

disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue, deceitful, dishonest, lying, mendacious, untruthful, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, fishy, problematic, questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, unsound, hazardous, risky

Word Forms of Trusty

Inflections: trustier, trustiest, trusties

Derived words: trustiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Trusty

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Trusty

What does "Trusty" mean?

"Trusty" means trustworthy, dependable. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: trustworthy, dependable. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Trusty"?

Other words for "Trusty" include calculable, dependable, good, reliable, responsible, safe, secure and solid. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Trusty" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Trusty"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Trusty". Common alternatives include calculable, dependable, good, reliable, responsible, safe, secure, solid, steady and sure.

What is the opposite of "Trusty"?

Antonyms of "Trusty" include dodgy, uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsafe and untrustworthy. Near antonyms include disloyal, faithless, false and fickle.

How do you use "Trusty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Trusty" in a sentence: "movie cowboys always get on their trusty horses and ride off into the sunset".

Is "Trusty" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Trusty" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Trusty"?

"Trusty" is pronounced /ˈtrə-stē/.

What is the origin of the word "Trusty"?

First known use: 14th century.