Definitions

truthful

[trooth-fuhl] / ˈtruθ fəl /

ADJECTIVE

accurate, honest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

believable candid correct factual forthright precise realistic reliable sincere straightforward true trustworthy

WEAK

exact faithful frank guileless ingenuous just kosher legit like it is literal on the level on the up and up open outspoken plainspoken real righteous scrupulous square straight true-blue truth-telling unfeigned unreserved veracious veritable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deceitful devious dishonest false imprecise inaccurate incorrect inexact insincere tricky unreliable untrustworthy untruthful

WEAK

hypocritical lying

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truthful

She based her decision on "a parallel analysis of several channels that have been posting truthful information for a long time."

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

Because it was so truthful, because it came from such a truthful place, it had a multiplier effect when we put it on TV.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

While most applications are truthful, admissions officers nationwide say technology like AI has made it easier to falsify submissions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

"Travellers must provide complete and truthful information, including all criminal history."

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

“Very well. But you must promise to be truthful in your answers. There shall only be one lie between us, and I’ve already told it. Agreed?”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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