Loyalty vs. Trust: Know the Difference
By Shumaila Saeed || Published on January 21, 2024
Loyalty is a committed allegiance or dedication to someone or something, while trust is a belief in the reliability or truthfulness of someone or something.
Key Differences
Loyalty is an ongoing commitment or allegiance towards a person, group, or cause, often regardless of the circumstances. Trust, on the other hand, is the belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something, which can be influenced by actions and evidence.
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Loyalty is often based on emotional attachment, a sense of duty, or shared values and experiences. Trust is built on consistent reliability, honesty, and integrity shown over time.
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A breach of loyalty is seen as a betrayal of commitment or faithfulness, which can profoundly affect relationships. Trust, when broken, undermines the belief in someone's reliability and truthfulness, often leading to doubt and suspicion.
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Loyalty is demonstrated through steadfast support, often in challenging situations. Trust is expressed by relying on someone’s actions, decisions, or words with confidence.
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Loyalty can be instilled or developed through shared experiences, common goals, or upbringing. Trust is earned and strengthened through consistent, reliable actions and truthful communication.
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Comparison Chart
Response to Betrayal
Perceived as a personal betrayal
Leads to doubt and loss of confidence
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Expression
Steadfast support, defending interests
Relying on others' actions or words
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Influencing Factors
Shared experiences, values
Consistent behavior, integrity
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Development
Can be instilled, grows with experiences
Earned over time through actions
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Loyalty and Trust Definitions
Loyalty
Steadfast Adherence
Despite the challenges, his loyalty to the cause never faltered.
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Loyalty
Faithful Allegiance
His loyalty to his team was unwavering, even in defeat.
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Trust
Belief in Honesty
Their trust in each other was the foundation of their partnership.
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Loyalty
Consistent Dedication
His loyalty to his principles guided all his decisions.
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Trust
Reliance on Truthfulness
He earned their trust through his consistent honesty.
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Loyalty
Devoted Support
She showed her loyalty by standing by her friend during tough times.
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Trust
Firm belief in the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing; confidence or reliance
Trying to gain our clients' trust.
Taking it on trust that our friend is telling the truth.
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Loyalty
Unswerving Commitment
Her loyalty to her family was her most defining trait.
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Trust
The condition and resulting obligation of having confidence placed in one
Violated a public trust.
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Loyalty
Often loyalties A feeling or attitude of devoted attachment and affection
My loyalties lie with my family.
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Trust
Something committed into the care of another; a charge
Violated a public trust.
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Loyalty
Faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation.
He showed loyalty to his local football club after successive relegations.
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Trust
Reliance on something in the future; hope
We have trust that the future will be better.
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Loyalty
The state or quality of being loyal; fidelity to a superior, or to duty, love, etc.
He had such loyalty to the king as the law required.
Not withstanding all the subtle baitWith which those Amazons his love still craved,To his one love his loyalty he saved.
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Trust
Reliance on the intention and ability of a purchaser to pay in the future; credit
Bought the supplies on trust from a local dealer.
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Trust
A legal relationship in which one party holds a title to property while another party has the entitlement to the beneficial use of that property.
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Trust
The confidence reposed in a trustee when giving the trustee legal title to property to administer for another, together with the trustee's obligation regarding that property and the beneficiary.
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Loyalty
The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action;
His long commitment to public service
They felt no loyalty to a losing team
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Trust
An institution or organization directed by trustees
A charitable trust.
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Trust
A combination of firms or corporations for the purpose of reducing competition and controlling prices throughout a business or industry.
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Trust
To have or place confidence in; depend on
Only trusted his friends.
Did not trust the strength of the thin rope.
Could not be trusted to oversee so much money.
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Trust
To have confidence in allowing (someone) to use, know, or look after something
Can I trust you with a secret?.
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Trust
To place in the care of another person or in a situation deemed safe; entrust
"the unfortunate souls who trusted their retirement savings to the stock" (Bill Barnhart).
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Trust
To have or place reliance; depend
We can only trust in our guide's knowledge of the terrain.
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Trust
Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality.
He needs to regain her trust if he is ever going to win her back.
To lose trust in someone
Build up trust
A relationship built on mutual trust
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Trust
Confidence in the future payment for goods or services supplied; credit.
I was out of cash, but the landlady let me have it on trust.
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Trust
That which is committed or entrusted; something received in confidence; a charge.
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Trust
The condition or obligation of one to whom anything is confided; responsible charge or office.
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Trust
(legal) The confidence vested in a person who has legal ownership of a property to manage for the benefit of another.
I put the house into my sister's trust.
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Trust
(legal) An arrangement whereby property or money is given to be held by a third party (a trustee), on the basis that it will be managed for the benefit of, or eventually transferred to, a stated beneficiary; for example, money to be given to a child when he or she reaches adulthood.
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Trust
A group of businessmen or traders organised for mutual benefit to produce and distribute specific commodities or services, and managed by a central body of trustees.
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Trust
(computing) Affirmation of the access rights of a user of a computer system.
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Trust
(transitive) To place confidence in, to rely on, to confide in.
We cannot trust anyone who deceives us.
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Trust
(transitive) To hope confidently; to believe (usually with a phrase or infinitive clause as the object)
I trust you have cleaned your room?
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Trust
(transitive) to show confidence in a person by entrusting them with something.
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Trust
(transitive) To give credit to; to sell to upon credit, or in confidence of future payment.
Merchants and manufacturers trust their customers annually with goods.
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Trust
To rely on (something), as though having trust (on it).
To trust to luck
Having lost the book, he had to trust to his memory for further details.
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Trust
(intransitive) To have trust; to be credulous; to be won to confidence; to confide.
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Trust
To sell or deliver anything in reliance upon a promise of payment; to give credit.
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Trust
Assured resting of the mind on the integrity, veracity, justice, friendship, or other sound principle, of another person; confidence; reliance; reliance.
Most take things upon trust.
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Trust
Credit given; especially, delivery of property or merchandise in reliance upon future payment; exchange without immediate receipt of an equivalent; as, to sell or buy goods on trust.
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Trust
Assured anticipation; dependence upon something future or contingent, as if present or actual; hope; belief.
His trust was with the Eternal to be deemedEqual in strength.
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Trust
That which is committed or intrusted to one; something received in confidence; charge; deposit.
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Trust
The condition or obligation of one to whom anything is confided; responsible charge or office.
[I] serve him truly that will put me in trust.
Reward them well, if they observe their trust.
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Trust
That upon which confidence is reposed; ground of reliance; hope.
O Lord God, thou art my trust from my youth.
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Trust
An estate devised or granted in confidence that the devisee or grantee shall convey it, or dispose of the profits, at the will, or for the benefit, of another; an estate held for the use of another; a confidence respecting property reposed in one person, who is termed the trustee, for the benefit of another, who is called the cestui que trust.
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Trust
An equitable right or interest in property distinct from the legal ownership thereof; a use (as it existed before the Statute of Uses); also, a property interest held by one person for the benefit of another. Trusts are active, or special, express, implied, constructive, etc. In a passive trust the trustee simply has title to the trust property, while its control and management are in the beneficiary.
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Trust
A business organization or combination consisting of a number of firms or corporations operating, and often united, under an agreement creating a trust (in sense 1), esp. one formed mainly for the purpose of regulating the supply and price of commodities, etc.; often, opprobriously, a combination formed for the purpose of controlling or monopolizing a trade, industry, or business, by doing acts in restraint or trade; as, a sugar trust. A trust may take the form of a corporation or of a body of persons or corporations acting together by mutual arrangement, as under a contract or a so-called gentlemen's agreement. When it consists of corporations it may be effected by putting a majority of their stock either in the hands of a board of trustees (whence the name trust for the combination) or by transferring a majority to a holding company. The advantages of a trust are partly due to the economies made possible in carrying on a large business, as well as the doing away with competition. In the United States severe statutes against trusts have been passed by the Federal government and in many States, with elaborate statutory definitions.
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Trust
To place confidence in; to rely on, to confide, or repose faith, in; as, we can not trust those who have deceived us.
I will never trust his word after.
He that trusts every one without reserve will at last be deceived.
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Trust
To hope confidently; to believe; - usually with a phrase or infinitive clause as the object.
I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face.
We trustwe have a good conscience.
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Trust
To show confidence in a person by intrusting (him) with something.
Whom, with your power and fortune, sir, you trust,Now to suspect is vain.
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Trust
To commit, as to one's care; to intrust.
Merchants were not willing to trust precious cargoes to any custody but that of a man-of-war.
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Trust
To give credit to; to sell to upon credit, or in confidence of future payment; as, merchants and manufacturers trust their customers annually with goods.
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Trust
To risk; to venture confidently.
[Beguiled] by theeto trust thee from my side.
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Trust
To have trust; to be credulous; to be won to confidence; to confide.
More to know could not be more to trust.
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Trust
To be confident, as of something future; to hope.
I will trust and not be afraid.
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Trust
To sell or deliver anything in reliance upon a promise of payment; to give credit.
It is happier sometimes to be cheated than not to trust.
Her widening streets on new foundations trust.
They trusted unto the liers in wait.
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Trust
Something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary);
He is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father
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Trust
Certainty based on past experience;
He wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists
He put more trust in his own two legs than in the gun
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Trust
The trait of trusting; of believing in the honesty and reliability of others;
The experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity
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Trust
A consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service;
They set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly
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Trust
Complete confidence in a person or plan etc;
He cherished the faith of a good woman
The doctor-patient relationship is based on trust
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Trust
A trustful relationship;
He took me into his confidence
He betrayed their trust
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Trust
Have confidence or faith in;
We can trust in God
Rely on your friends
Bank on your good education
I swear by my grandmother's recipes
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Trust
Be confident about something;
I believe that he will come back from the war
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Trust
Expect and wish;
I trust you will behave better from now on
I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
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Trust
Confer a trust upon;
The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
I commit my soul to God
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Trust
Assurance in Character
Her trustworthiness made her a respected leader.
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Trust
Dependence on Integrity
Their trust was built on mutual respect and integrity.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries
Is loyalty always positive?
Not necessarily; blind loyalty can sometimes lead to negative consequences.
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Can you have trust without loyalty?
Yes, it's possible to trust someone without being loyal to them.
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Does loyalty require trust?
Often, yes, as loyalty usually builds on a foundation of trust.
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Is trust more fragile than loyalty?
Trust can be more easily broken than loyalty, which tends to be more enduring.
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Can loyalty exist in professional relationships?
Yes, employees can show loyalty to their employers or organizations.
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Is loyalty more emotional than trust?
Yes, loyalty often has a stronger emotional component.
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Is loyalty a choice?
Yes, loyalty is often a conscious decision to remain committed.
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Do cultural differences affect loyalty?
Yes, cultural background can influence perceptions and expressions of loyalty.
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Can trust be regained once broken?
It's difficult but possible, requiring consistent effort and time.
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Does trust require proof or evidence?
Trust often grows with evidence of reliability and honesty.
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Is loyalty the same as faithfulness?
They are similar, but loyalty is broader, encompassing commitment to causes or ideas, not just individuals.
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Are loyalty and trust important in friendships?
Absolutely, they are fundamental to strong and lasting friendships.
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Can loyalty lead to bias?
Yes, strong loyalty can sometimes create a bias towards the loyalty object.
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Is trust necessary in leadership?
Yes, trust is essential for effective and respected leadership.
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Can loyalty be misplaced?
Yes, loyalty can sometimes be given to unworthy individuals or causes.
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Can trust be immediate?
Trust usually develops over time, though initial trust can be instant.
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Does age affect trust levels?
Trust levels can vary with age and life experiences.
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Is trust more rational than loyalty?
Trust is often based more on rational assessments of reliability and truthfulness.
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Can trust be quantified?
Trust is difficult to quantify as it's based on feelings and perceptions.
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Can technology influence trust?
Yes, technology, especially digital communication, can impact how trust is built and maintained.
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