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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"If they were in good faith, Le Canon Français would never have accepted Stérin as an investor. But they did - they took his money," says Emma Fourreau, an LFI member of the European Parliament.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I can’t believe anyone is making this argument in good faith.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

And they have said publicly that they do not believe the U.S. is acting in good faith.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

There’s no reason to take what you’re saying in good faith.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

“I marry her in good faith, see? And what does she do?” he asked rhetorically.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

in good faith

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