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in good faith

ADJECTIVE
true-blue
Synonyms
STRONG
dedicated dependable devoted faithful loyal staunch
WEAK
allegiant ardent behind one die-hard dutiful firm genuine hard-core honorable patriotic steadfast sure tried tried-and-true trustworthy trusty truthful upright
ADVERB
sincerely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
candidly deeply earnestly genuinely naturally profoundly really truly truthfully wholeheartedly
WEAK
aboveboard frankly from bottom of heart in all conscience in all sincerity ingenuously without equivocation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtfully
WEAK
dishonestly untruthfully

Example Sentences

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While it said all those involved acted in good faith, the report suggested the "merry-go-round referral system" meant AR's case was passed from one public sector agency to another.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Vance said before leaving the US that if the other side was "willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand".

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

“If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we’re certainly willing to extend the open hand,” Vance told reporters before boarding Air Force Two.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“As the president of the United States said, if the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we’re certainly willing to extend the open hand,” Vance said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

He rejected the argument that she had voted in good faith.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling