TRUSTFUL Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

trustful

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ˈtrəst-fəl

Definition of trustful

as in trusting

having or showing trust in another a trustful child quietly sleeping, sure in the knowledge that his parents would be there when he woke

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Recent Examples of trustful Instead of dwelling on disappointments, view them as learning experiences that can refine your judgment in the future and be open to the potential for trustful connections. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Another tactic that can help build trustful cooperation between cofounders is taking time to envision possible negative scenarios. — Roman Kumar Vyas, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023 For example, there are young climate activists who are distrustful of politicians and maybe older generations but are very trustful of science. — Simran Sethi, Wired, 2 Dec. 2021 But a core issue is the tattered state of public health at all levels of government, under-resourced and understaffed for years, as people grew less interested and sometimes less trustful and decision-makers followed suit. — baltimoresun.com, 18 Mar. 2021 See All Example Sentences for trustful

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Addressing loneliness may require support focused on the quality of relationships and whether people experience them as close, trusting and meaningful.

— The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Highlighting health risks related to extreme weather events and their costs is a particularly important opportunity to engage and motivate those who may be less trusting of climate science.

— Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026

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