Untrustworthy

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtrʌstˌwɜrði/

Definitions of untrustworthy

adjective describing someone or something that is not reliable or trustworthy

Example Sentences

A1 I don't trust that untrustworthy person.

A2 The website looked untrustworthy with all the pop-up ads.

B1 She was caught in a lie, making her appear untrustworthy to her colleagues.

B2 The politician's untrustworthy behavior was exposed by the media.

C1 The company's untrustworthy practices led to a massive scandal.

C2 It is difficult to rely on information from untrustworthy sources.

Examples of untrustworthy in a Sentence

formal The witness was deemed untrustworthy due to inconsistencies in their testimony.

informal I wouldn't lend him money, he's too untrustworthy.

slang That guy is shady, totally untrustworthy.

figurative His smile may be charming, but his eyes look untrustworthy.

Grammatical Forms of untrustworthy

• past tense: distrusted
• plural: untrustworthies
• comparative: more untrustworthy
• superlative: most untrustworthy
• present tense: is untrustworthy
• future tense: will be untrustworthy
• perfect tense: has been untrustworthy
• continuous tense: is being untrustworthy
• singular: untrustworthy
• positive degree: trustworthy
• infinitive: to be untrustworthy
• gerund: being untrustworthy
• participle: untrustworthy

Origin and Evolution of untrustworthy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'untrustworthy' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'trustworthy', which itself is derived from the Old English word 'trēowth' meaning 'faith, loyalty'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'untrustworthy' has maintained its original meaning of not being reliable or dependable, but has also evolved to encompass a wider range of behaviors and characteristics that make someone or something untrustworthy.