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vertrauensvoll
trusting
Full of trust; showing the attitude that one believes someone or something and relies on them.
example
Das Kind blickte seine Mutter vertrauensvoll an.
The child looked at his mother trustingly.
vertrauensvoll
trusting / trustful
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective is a compound made up of the noun 'das Vertrauen' (trust), the linking element '-s-', and the suffix '-voll' (full of). So it literally means 'full of trust'.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat ein sehr vertrauensvolles Verhältnis zu ihren Eltern.
She has a very trustful relationship with her parents.
Context clue
The word describes either a person's attitude ('ein vertrauensvoller Blick' — a trusting look) or the quality of a relationship based on mutual trust ('eine vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit' — trustful cooperation).
EXAMPLE
Mit einer vertrauensvollen Geste legte er seine Hand auf ihre Schulter.
With a trusting gesture, he placed his hand on her shoulder.
Typical collocations
Especially in professional life, people often speak of 'eine vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit' (trustful cooperation), 'eine vertrauensvolle Atmosphäre' (a trustful atmosphere), or 'ein vertrauensvolles Gespräch' (a trustful conversation).
EXAMPLE
Wir streben eine langfristige und vertrauensvolle Partnerschaft an.
We are aiming for a long-term and trustful partnership.
Use as an adverb
'Vertrauensvoll' can also be used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. A typical phrase is 'sich vertrauensvoll an jemanden wenden' (to turn to someone trustingly).
EXAMPLE
Sie wandte sich mit ihrem Problem vertrauensvoll an ihre beste Freundin.
She turned trustingly to her best friend with her problem.
Compare with
vertrauensvoll vs skeptisch
skeptical
'skeptisch' and 'vertrauensvoll' describe opposite attitudes. Someone who is 'skeptisch' has doubts and examines a situation or a statement critically. Someone who is 'vertrauensvoll' is more likely to believe someone and rely on them. 'skeptisch' fits when you remain cautious and do not believe something right away. 'vertrauensvoll' fits when trust is central and you feel secure.
vertrauensvoll
Der Patient sprach vertrauensvoll mit der Ärztin über seine Sorgen.
The patient spoke trustingly with the doctor about his worries.
skeptisch
Sie ist skeptisch, weil der Vertrag viele unklare Punkte enthält.
She is skeptical because the contract contains many unclear points.
In real life
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