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truthful

adjective
truth·​ful | \ ˈtrüth-fÉ™l How to pronounce truthful (audio) \

Definition of truthful

: telling or disposed to tell the truth a truthful witness

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Other Words from truthful

truthfully \ ˈtrüth-​fÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce truthfully (audio) \ adverb
truthfulness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for truthful

Synonyms

honest, veracious

Antonyms

dishonest, fibbing, lying, mendacious, prevaricating, untruthful

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Examples of truthful in a Sentence

We were not entirely truthful with her about where we went last night. I like keeping the house clean but, to be truthful, I hate vacuuming.

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Some of the women said the statements were not even truthful. Eric Levenson, CNN, "Closing statements to begin in the trial of alleged Nxivm sex cult leader," 17 June 2019 The decision followed publicity connected to Wilson’s allegations that Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was not truthful when testifying in a civil lawsuit. Jessica Anderson, baltimoresun.com, "Critic who lost out on police job after Mosby clash will remain with the attorney general's office," 4 June 2019 The compelling story of Sam and Elizabeth Colt will finally be told in a thoughtful and truthful fashion by the experts at the National Park Service. courant.com, "Hartford’s future: 2020 visions of the city in 2025, in 2030," 22 Aug. 2019 The Act is a restriction on commercial speech that prevents companies from sharing truthful and non-misleading information about their products. Kelsey Piper, Vox, "ACLU, Tofurky ask for an injunction on Arkansas’s anti-veggie burger law," 14 Aug. 2019 At some point, the other two officers drove up to the stop and learned that Downing was not being truthful, Roach said. Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, "After fatal IMPD shooting, gun's location raises questions Chief Roach can't answer," 7 Aug. 2019 Montgomery police Detective Steve Hoy also said Walsh had been truthful and cooperated with him throughout the investigation. Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, "Ex-Sycamore teacher, once charged with sex crime, sentenced to probation," 12 July 2019 If Gassnola failed to live up to his end of the bargain, either by failing to be truthful or failing to provide all evidence, the government had the ability to pull the plea deal. Michael Mccann, SI.com, "The Severe Penalties NC State Could Face for Recruiting Allegations Involving Dennis Smith Jr.," 11 July 2019 The day was filled with tactical and truthful discourse about fundraising, brand building, and revenue generation. Dee Poku Spalding, Marie Claire, "How I Plan to Get Funding Into the Hands of Black Female Entrepreneurs," 30 Jan. 2019

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First Known Use of truthful

circa 1567, in the meaning defined above

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truthful

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of truthful

: telling the truth
: containing or expressing the truth

truthful

adjective
truth·​ful | \ ˈtrüth-fÉ™l How to pronounce truthful (audio) \

Kids Definition of truthful

: telling or being in the habit of telling facts or making statements that are true

Other Words from truthful

truthfully \ -​fÉ™-​lÄ“ \ adverb
truthfulness noun

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