Untrustworthy

ˌənˈtrəstˌwərðē

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not reliable or deserving of trust.

Given his history of deceit, he was considered untrustworthy in all business dealings.

Failing to be honest or dependable.

Her untrustworthy behavior made it difficult for her friends to rely on her.

Lacking integrity or fairness.

The untrustworthy witness provided conflicting accounts of the event.

Capable of causing doubt or suspicion.

Many found the untrustworthy source of information hard to believe.

The prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'trustworthy', which comes from 'trust' and the suffix '-worthy', meaning 'worthy of trust'.

not to be trusted

Used to describe someone or something that cannot be relied upon.

a shifty character

Refers to someone who seems untrustworthy or deceitful.

a slippery slope

In this context, it refers to a situation that becomes increasingly untrustworthy.

trust

Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone.

trustworthy

Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.

betray

To be unfaithful to a trust.

shady

That deal sounds shady; I would be careful.

sketchy

He's got a sketchy background, so I wouldn't trust him.

fly by night

That company is fly by night; they won't be around for long.