Difference between Honest and Trustworthy

What is the difference between Honest and Trustworthy?

Honest as an adjective is scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright. while Trustworthy as an adjective is deserving of trust, reliable.

Honest

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright. True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased. In good faith; without malice. Accurate. Authentic; full. Earned or acquired in a fair manner.

Trustworthy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Deserving of trust, reliable.

We hope you now know whether to use Honest or Trustworthy in your sentence.

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