trust·ful

[truhst-fuhl]
adjective
full of trust; free of distrust, suspicion, or the like; confiding: a trustful friend.

Origin:
1570–80; trust + -ful

trust·ful·ly, adverb
trust·ful·ness, noun
o·ver·trust·ful, adjective
o·ver·trust·ful·ly, adverb
o·ver·trust·ful·ness, noun
un·trust·ful, adjective
un·trust·ful·ly, adverb
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trustful or trusting (ˈtrʌstfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
characterized by a tendency or readiness to trust others
 
trusting or trusting
 
adj
 
'trustfully or trusting
 
adv
 
'trustingly or trusting
 
adv
 
'trustfulness or trusting
 
n
 
'trustingness or trusting
 
n

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Trustful is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Example sentences
Ethical firms develop trustful relationships with their clients and establish
  stable, profitable relationships.
Youths tend to be trustful and will often let a friend drive when he or she has
  no business behind the wheel.
The organization recognizes the importance of developing a trustful, meaningful
  and productive team environment.
Nominators shall make a trustful introduction of their nominees.
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