trusting en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈtɹʌstɪŋ/
- (US) audio
Etymology
From Middle English trustyng, trostinge, tristynge, equivalent to trust + -ing.
Meanings
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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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most trusting | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more trusting | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
overtrusting · trustingly · trustingness · untrusting
Translations (2)
es confiador (Translations) · es confiante (Translations)