untrusted

Definition

Lacking confidence or belief; considered unreliable, dishonest, or likely to betray. Describes someone or something that has failed to prove themselves worthy of reliance.

Example Usage

The untrusted vendor was removed from our supplier list after multiple delivery failures.

Origin

Formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to 'trusted'; common in security and business contexts

Fun Fact

In cybersecurity, 'untrusted' is a formal classification for networks or sources that must be treated with caution and verification

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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