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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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The department alleges that Cloudera didn’t recruit U.S. workers in good faith.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

He told the court that while the sleeping pods were introduced in "good faith" in 2021, they should have been rejected as they did not comply with NHS sleep guidance.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand," Vance said before leaving the United States.

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

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

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling