Word of the Day ·
trusting
trust·ing
/ˈtɹʌstɪŋ/
adjective
What it means
- Inclined to believe the claims or statements of others; inclined to confide readily; trustful.
She has been happily involved with the same woman for almost three years. During that time, they have grown together, dealt well with their problems and have worked consistently for a loving and trusting relationship.
1980 December 6, Cindy Rizzo, “Jewish, Lesbian, Feminist, Psychologist, Author—All of the above and more”, in Gay Community News, volume 8, number 20, page 8
In a sentence
She has been happily involved with the same woman for almost three years. During that time, they have grown together, dealt well with their problems and have worked consistently for a loving and trusting relationship.
1980 December 6, Cindy Rizzo, “Jewish, Lesbian, Feminist, Psychologist, Author—All of the above and more”, in Gay Community News, volume 8, number 20, page 8
Where it comes from
- Middle Englishtrustyng
- Englishtrusting
From Middle English trustyng, trostinge, tristynge, equivalent to trust + -ing.
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