Nuance Dictionary / Trust & Security

믿음직하다 mi-deum-jik-ha-da

Looking or seeming reliable and trustworthy

This is about the impression someone gives off, not proven history yet. A new hire who stays calm and asks smart questions on day one comes across as '믿음직하다' before they've done anything to earn it — trust at first read.

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