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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"Travellers must provide complete and truthful information, including all criminal history."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Costume designer Mirren Gordon-Crozier says via email that her conversations with Fanning “centered around making Margo feel emotionally truthful rather than overly styled.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“I believe I am a truthful person,” Mr. Altman responded.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The only way this will work is if we are entirely truthful.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

truthful

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