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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

Example Sentences

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In a recent interview, Ortiz said he chose not to inform police because he hadn’t believed that Hatley was being truthful.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The trick is to make truthful revelation the rational choice and misrepresentation unprofitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

An immigration judge found "overwhelming evidence" that Kordia was truthful about the funds, reports the Associated Press news agency.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

"Of course her work is going to be truthful."

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

My lawyer said I should be truthful with you as you can help me.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote