trusted

UK: ˈtrʌstɪd | US: ˈtrʌstɪd

Definition

  1. adj. regarded as reliable or truthful

  2. vt. (past tense of trust) placed confidence in someone/something

Structure
trust <confidence>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word trusted originates from the Old Norse traust, which conveyed both emotional confidence and physical protection. Over time, trust evolved in Middle English to mean "reliance on integrity." The suffix -ed was added to form the past tense or adjective, solidifying its modern usage as "having earned confidence."

Examples

  1. She is a trusted advisor in the company.

  2. The software comes from a trusted source.

  3. He trusted his instincts and made the right decision.

  4. Their trusted methods have proven effective for decades.

  5. The document was signed by a trusted witness.