factual

[fak-choo-uhl] / ˈfæk tʃu əl /

ADJECTIVE

based on facts

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate circumstantial credible descriptive legitimate literal precise unbiased valid

WEAK

absolute actual authentic card-carrying certain close exact faithful genuine hard legit objective on the level positive righteous specific straight from horse's mouth sure sure-enough true true to life unadorned undoubted unquestionable veritable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless false fanciful imaginary inaccurate invalid questionable wrong

WEAK

biased imprecise incorrect unfactual untruthful

Example Sentences

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Because, while handball before a goal is considered a factual decision, whether you think the ball touched the fingers in a case like this is very much subjective.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

There is the same fascination with factual detail, the same conviction that depictive accuracy stands as the warrant of what Ms. Johnson calls a “reverence for the cosmos.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“The goal is to get them to look at information from a factual, rational place, not a fear state.”

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The tribunal issues a so-called verdict on the factual claims in the story.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Cecilia’s attempts at a neutral, factual tone were coming apart.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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