Untrustworthy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē/ un·trust·wor·thy

Meaning & Definition of Untrustworthy

Untrustworthy (adjective)

  1. not dependable or worthy of confidence, not trustworthy

Untrustworthy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not able to be trusted; not trustworthy

    "an untrustworthy person"

    "He has proven himself untrustworthy."

    similar: ambidextrous, crooked, defrauding, dishonest, dissembling, double-dealing, duplicitous, faithless, fast, fraudulent, knavish, lying, mendacious, untruthful, beguiling, deceitful, deceiving, deceptive, deluding, delusive, delusory, fallacious, false, misleading, specious, artful, crafty, cunning, devious, foxy, guileful, shady, shifty, slick, sly, sneaking, sneaky, subtile, subtle, trick, trickish, tricky, underhand, underhanded, wily, inaccurate, incorrect, wrong, bewildering, confounding, distracting, perplexing, puzzling, bogus, counterfeit, fake, feigned, forged, jive (slang), phony, sham, spurious, insidious, perfidious, treacherous, ambiguous, circuitous, equivocal, evasive, artificial, backhanded, hypocritical, insincere, left-handed, two-faced
    opposite: candid, direct, foursquare, frank, free-spoken, open, openhearted, outspoken, plain, plainspoken, straight, clarifying, elucidative, explanatory, illuminating, revealing, revelatory, honest, trustworthy, truthful, aboveboard, forthright, nondeceptive, straightforward

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Untrustworthy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Untrustworthy:

Slang: jive
ambidextrous, crooked, defrauding, dishonest, dissembling, double-dealing, duplicitous, faithless, fast, fraudulent, knavish, lying, mendacious, untruthful, beguiling, deceitful, deceiving, deceptive, deluding, delusive, delusory, fallacious, false, misleading, specious, artful, crafty, cunning, devious, foxy, guileful, shady, shifty, slick, sly, sneaking, sneaky, subtile, subtle, trick

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Untrustworthy

Words with the opposite meaning of Untrustworthy:

candid, direct, foursquare, frank, free-spoken, open, openhearted, outspoken, plain, plainspoken, straight, clarifying, elucidative, explanatory, illuminating, revealing, revelatory, honest, trustworthy, truthful, aboveboard, forthright, nondeceptive, straightforward

Origin & Etymology of Untrustworthy

First known use: circa 1846

Frequently Asked Questions about Untrustworthy

What does "Untrustworthy" mean?

"Untrustworthy" means not dependable or worthy of confidence, not trustworthy. As an adjective, it is defined as: not dependable or worthy of confidence, not trustworthy.

What is another word for "Untrustworthy"?

Other words for "Untrustworthy" include ambidextrous, crooked, defrauding, dishonest, dissembling, double-dealing, duplicitous and faithless. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Untrustworthy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Untrustworthy"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Untrustworthy". Common alternatives include ambidextrous, crooked, defrauding, dishonest, dissembling, double-dealing, duplicitous, faithless, fast and fraudulent.

What is the opposite of "Untrustworthy"?

Antonyms of "Untrustworthy" include candid, direct, foursquare, frank, free-spoken, open, openhearted and outspoken.

How do you use "Untrustworthy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Untrustworthy" in a sentence: "an untrustworthy person"; "He has proven himself untrustworthy.".

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

"Untrustworthy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Untrustworthy"?

"Untrustworthy" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē/ and divided into syllables as un·trust·wor·thy.

What is the origin of the word "Untrustworthy"?

First known use: circa 1846.