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Selfless vs Trustworthy - What's the difference?

selfless | trustworthy |

As adjectives the difference between selfless and trustworthy

is that selfless is having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish while trustworthy is deserving of trust, reliable.

selfless

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.
  • In a selfless act of gratitude for saving his mother's life, Peter committed to giving money to his local breast cancer charity each year for the rest of his life.

    Derived terms

    * selflessness

    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