The difference between Reliable and Trustworthy

When used as adjectives, reliable means suitable or fit to be relied on, whereas trustworthy means deserving of trust, reliable.


Reliable is also noun with the meaning: something or someone reliable or dependable.

check bellow for the other definitions of Reliable and Trustworthy

  1. Reliable as an adjective:

    Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence or reliance; trustworthy

  2. Reliable as an adjective (signal processing, of a [[communication]] [[protocol]]):

    Such that either a sent packet will reach its destination, even if it requires retransmission, or the sender will be told that it didn't

  1. Reliable as a noun:

    Something or someone reliable or dependable

    Examples:

    "the old reliables"

  1. Trustworthy as an adjective:

    Deserving of trust, reliable.