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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“I believe I am a truthful person,” Altman replied.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

“Nobody is muscling us. All I’ve got to do is show up and do the same thing that I’ve always done, which is be as truthful, and authentic and informed.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

She told the court she had made truthful statements about MacInnes and Ghost.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In a recent interview, Ortiz said he chose not to inform police because he hadn’t believed that Hatley was being truthful.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Now all these lies he made appear so truthful she wept as she sat listening.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

truthful

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