trusting (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌs.tɪŋ/

Definition

Having or showing a readiness to believe that someone or something is reliable, honest, or good.

Examples

• He had a trusting nature and believed whatever people told him.

• The children looked at her with trusting eyes.

• She was too trusting and was easily deceived by the con artist.

How to Use trusting

trusting of (prepositional phrase)

Believing in the reliability or honesty of someone or something. — "He was trusting of his colleagues, even when they gave him bad advice."

Synonyms of trusting

Words with a similar meaning to trusting:

• naive
• unsuspecting
• credulous
• gullible

Antonyms of trusting

Words with the opposite meaning to trusting:

• suspicious
• wary
• skeptical

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