definition: I.M.H.O. the operative word in this definition of trust: is "BELIEF"
How many folks with "firm beliefs" in conspiracy theories where included in the polling results????
I would throw their responses out as "uninformed bias". Any statistician will tell you that.
Just look at the polarization of the results.
And coincidences of coincidences, the most untrustworthy sources are the same sources who say the other side is untrustworthy.
DEFiNITION:
noun
noun: trust
1.
firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
"relations have to be built on trust"
Similar:
confidence
belief
faith
freedom from suspicion/doubt
sureness
certainty
certitude
assurance
conviction
credence
reliance
Opposite:
distrust
mistrust
skepticism
acceptance of the truth of a statement without evidence or investigation.
"I used only primary sources, taking nothing on trust"
the state of being responsible for someone or something.
"a man in a position of trust"
Similar:
responsibility
duty
obligation
LITERARY
a person or duty for which one has responsibility.
plural noun: trusts
"rulership is a trust from God"