usaldumist
Usaldamist is an Estonian noun describing the act or process of trusting someone or something. It is formed from the verb usaldama (to trust) with the suffix -mist, which creates an abstract noun indicating an action or state. Usaldamist can refer to placing confidence in another person, in a system or in information, or entrusting someone with responsibilities or sensitive data.
In everyday life, usaldamist underpins social interaction: it enables cooperation, delegation, and the exchange of information.
In research, usaldamist is studied within psychology and sociology as interpersonal trust, and in political science
Alternative terms in Estonian include usaldus (trust, confidence) and usaldusväärsus (reliability). Understanding usaldamist involves considering ethical