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Trustworthy vs Praiseworthy - What's the difference?

trustworthy | praiseworthy |

As adjectives the difference between trustworthy and praiseworthy

is that trustworthy is deserving of trust, reliable while praiseworthy is meriting praise; worthy of high praise.

trustworthy

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Deserving of trust, reliable.

    • Synonyms

    * believable * convincing * credible * dependable * ethical * honest * honorable * kosher * principled * reliable * responsible * righteous * secure * sensible * straight * true * trusty * truthful * unfailing

    Antonyms

    * untrustworthy

    praiseworthy

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Meriting praise; worthy of high praise

    • Usage notes

    * Praiseworthier and praiseworthiest are much less common than the forms using "more" and "most".

    Synonyms

    * applaudable * commendable * laudable

    Antonyms

    * blameworthy

    Derived terms

    * praiseworthiness