Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

trusting

/ˈtɹʌstɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Adjective

    Having confidence in the reliability, ability, or truth of someone or something.

    - "I trust my friend to keep my secret."
    - "The customers trust the company to deliver high-quality products."
    - "She trusts her instincts when making decisions."
  • Verb

    Relying on or having faith in the integrity or ability of a person or thing.

    - "We trust that the pilot will safely land the plane."
    - "I trust my dog to greet me at the door."
    - "You can trust me to keep your confidence."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈtɹʌstɪŋ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2454361"
Antonyms

distrust , mistrust
Rhymes
Words rhyming with trusting
believing , deiving , reiving , grieving
Variants
List of all variants of trusting that leads to same result
trust , trustabilities , trustability , trustable , trusted , truster , trusters , trusting , trustingly , trustingness , trustingnesses , trusts , trust in , trusted in , trusting in , trusts in , trust to , trusted to , trusting to , trusts to , trust with , trusted with , trusting with , trusts with
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'believing' or 'having faith', from the Old English truwian, trufian, meaning 'to be firm, trustworthy'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. Trust is a two-way street. In order for trust to exist, both parties must be trustworthy.

  2. Did you know that trust is a universal human emotion? It is present in all cultures and languages.

  3. Trust is a key component of emotional intelligence, which is the ability to recognize and manage emotions in oneself and others.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Faith: A strong belief or trust in something, often without logical proof or evidence.

  2. Reliability: The ability to consistently perform or produce desired results.

  3. Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. It is these questions which define the crisis confronting the CIA—an increasingly clear-eyed skepticism among legislators, commentators, the broad general public, and the rest of the world that American intelligence officials, when they are under pressure, can be "trusted" to call them as they see them.

    - Thomas Powers,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},29 Apr. 2004

  2. Nagumo also "trusted" in the complicated battle plan for the Midway operation, which called for a diversionary raid on Alaska's Aleutian Island chain, to draw off American naval strength.

    - David M. Kennedy,{it}Atlantic{/it},March 1999

  3. Perhaps Hollywood can't be "trusted" to make Hollywood-style movies anymore.

    - Richard Corliss,{it}Time{/it},13 Dec. 2004

  4. The strong man, or the junta or the plutocracy could no more be "trusted" with a monopoly on power than the commissariat.

    - Kevin Baker,{it}Harper's{/it},May 2001

  5. Whenever Eugenides presses on his themes this way, he bruises them; he stops "trusting" in his tale, apparently unaware that its very form incarnates its theme better than can any commentary.

    - James Wood,{it}New Republic{/it},7 Oct. 2002
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Trust is a fundamental human emotion and social construct that plays a crucial role in various aspects of life, including personal relationships, business transactions, and social institutions. It is a key component of emotional intelligence and has been extensively explored in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "trusting"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or thing that you trust. Imagine the feeling of confidence and security you have when you trust them. Picture the situation where you trust them and the positive outcome.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'trusting' with words like 'faith', 'confidence', 'reliability', and 'integrity'. Create a mental image or story that connects these words to help remember the meaning of 'trusting'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device using the acronym T-R-U-S-T: Trustworthy, Reliable, Understanding, Supportive, and Transparent.

Memorize "trusting" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize trusting is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.

Install Now