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

Example Sentences

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But beyond the animation itself, the writing was always truthful.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Rana’s allegations were a hot topic across Wall Street and social media for weeks, as many observers doubted they were truthful.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

For Keyworth, this was central to making Death Valley feel truthful to modern Wales.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

And they need to be truthful with the judges they appear before.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

It’s one of the most truthful things that anyone has ever said to her about what’s happened.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

truthful

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