English · Emotions & Feelings
trusting
/ˈtrʌs.tɪŋ/
[/ˈtrʌs.tɪŋ/]
believing, unsuspicious
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Ready to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you.
Example
Her trusting nature meant she rarely doubted others, which sometimes left her open to being deceived.
Her trusting nature meant she rarely doubted others, which sometimes left her open to being deceived.
Etymology
From the verb 'trust', from Old Norse 'traust' (confidence, firmness), plus the '-ing' suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes people who readily place confidence in others, sometimes naively.