Synonyms for

Untrustworthy

Verb / ʌˈntrʌˌstwɜ:ði: / Another word for untrustworthy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not able to be relied on as honest or truthful

Synonyms & similar words

trustworthy untrusty dishonest deceitful unreliable treacherous fraudulent deceptive undependable dubious shifty untruthful unfaithful distrustful suspicious unscrupulous disloyal two-faced perfidious false tricky sneaky

Example sentences

  1. The salesman seemed untrustworthy, so I did not buy the car from him.
  2. I do not want to work with someone who is untrustworthy.
  3. It is important to be honest and not untrustworthy.
  4. She was caught in a lie and now everyone thinks she is untrustworthy.
  5. The politician was known for being untrustworthy.

Quotes

  • "The most important thing in a relationship between a man and a woman is that one of them be good at taking orders." - Linda Festa
  • "I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb... and I also know that I'm not blonde." - Dolly Parton
  • "You can't trust anybody with power." - Newt Gingrich

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