Definitions of untrustworthy
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not worthy of trust or belief“an untrustworthy person”
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synonyms:
untrusty
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undependable, unreliable
not worthy of reliance or trust
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unfaithful
not true to duty or obligation or promises
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dishonest, dishonorable
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
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devious, shifty
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
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fly-by-night, shady
(of businesses and businessmen) unscrupulous
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slippery, tricky
not to be trusted
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Antonyms:
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trustworthy, trusty
worthy of trust or belief
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dependable, reliable
worthy of reliance or trust
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faithful
steadfast in affection or allegiance
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honest, honorable
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
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responsible
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
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authentic, reliable
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
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creditworthy, responsible
having an acceptable credit rating
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dependable, honest, reliable, true
worthy of being depended on
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fiducial
based on trust
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sure, trusted
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
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undependable, unreliable
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