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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The nitty-gritty factual stuff was his specialty, not mine.

From Literature

But in his ruling Wednesday, Klausner ruled Seitz and his attorneys had not presented “factual allegations as to why this phone call would affect Plaintiff.”

From Los Angeles Times

Though the technology can help managers express themselves more effectively, it can also make basic factual mistakes or come off as generic and impersonal.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the technology can also make basic factual mistakes in reviews, expose sensitive information, exaggerate praise or criticism, or come off as generic and impersonal, undermining the boss’s relationship with the employee.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unfortunately, it would be unwise to place too much trust in Mr. Mian’s reports, since he makes so many obvious factual mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal

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