Untrustworthily

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that shows a lack of reliability and can be seen as deceitful or unfaithful
2. Characterized by behaviors that indicate unworthiness of trust and suggest potential dishonesty
3. Done in a way that cannot be relied upon and suggests betrayal of confidence

Etymology: "Untrustworthily" is a plain build from three English parts: the prefix "un-", meaning "not", attached to "trustworthy", which itself combines "trust" with "worthy" (deserving), and the adverb suffix "-ly", which turns the adjective into a description of how something is done. Put together, it describes an action carried out in a way that does not deserve confidence. The word follows a common pattern in English. "Trustworthy" is an older adjective, and forms such as "untrustworthy" and then the adverb "untrustworthily" were built from it as needed, so the word has no notable coinage story or shift in meaning. Its sense has stayed close to its parts throughout.

Synonyms: dishonorably, deceitfully, unreliably

Antonyms: trustworthily, reliably, dependably