trustless

adjective

ˈtrəst-ləs How to pronounce trustless (audio)
Definition of trustlessnext
as in skeptical
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something with time the missionary doctor won the trust of even the most trustless villagers

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Recent Examples of trustless Research on the emerging agent economy emphasizes that blockchain enables permissionless participation, trustless settlement, and machine-to-machine transactions, forming the foundation for autonomous economic actors. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Keeping software up-to-date, storing sensitive data and cryptocurrency securely, encouraging a culture of cyber-awareness, and implementing trustless verification systems are all key parts of the puzzle. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 By offering a trustless, permanent ledger, blockchain lays the groundwork to challenge conventional centralized models. — William Jones, USA Today, 10 June 2025 Crypto’s public protocols offer a model of trustless, transparent infrastructure. — Miguel Kudry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 The combination of transparent, trustless blockchain infrastructure with adaptive, learning AI systems creates a powerful synergy that's greater than the sum of its parts. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Bitcoin is not working very well at what it was intended to be, which is a trustless medium of exchange that does not involve any third-party intermediaries or central bank money. — Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustless
  1. skeptical
  2. unsure
  3. suspicious
  4. uncertain
  5. doubtful
Adjective
  • Many critics remain skeptical that this artist’s debut, or any artist’s debut, deserved to be in the Louvre.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Brett Siegel, an NBA reporter with Clutch Points, is skeptical.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of skeptical
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  • Given his long absence from public view, analysts are unsure whether Khamanei is indeed the architect of the new set-up.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Pundits are unsure whether Minnesota will yield a similar result.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of unsure
Adjective
  • Maybe someone noticed a person acting suspicious, heard a fight, saw someone leaving the area or remembers a detail that seemed insignificant at the time.
    — Simcha Itzkowitz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • CyberGuy's guide to protecting yourself from social media scammers includes more ways to evaluate suspicious accounts.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • While the exact timing and intensity of the impacts are still uncertain and will ultimately depend on how close Lala tracks to the Hawaiian islands, heavy rain, strong winds and rough surf impacts are likely this weekend.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Why would a promising young researcher accept a faculty offer of $120,000 with uncertain employment prospects when a technology company or defense contractor offers $180,000 on the first day?
    — Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncertain
Adjective
  • For now, the yen's strength is still holding up, but analysts are doubtful it can be sustained.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As for other returnees to Basic Instinct, Eszterhas was doubtful that Paul Verhoeven would return to direct, but expressed his hope that the filmmaker would come aboard.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
Definition of doubtful

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“Trustless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustless. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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