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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He added: "The evidence shows he actually knew it and therefore this was not a truthful statement by him."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Ultimately, Stagg tells a room full of military leaders that they have to pause on D-day because of the weather — a truthful inclusion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“I believe I am a truthful person,” Mr. Altman responded.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

There were other times we might disagree about something about discovery in a case, but I never had reason to think that they weren’t being truthful with me.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Even a silly, cross, and not entirely truthful adult like Lady Constance Ashton?

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

truthful

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