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trustingness

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The state of being trusting.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trust, trustfulness

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: trait

Narrower terms: credulity

History

Etymology

From trusting + -ness.