truthful
adjective
truth·ful
ˈtrüth-fəl 
: telling or disposed to tell the truth
a truthful witness
truthfulness
noun
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Commission aimed to establish a truthful record of what apartheid had done, present this truth to the South African people, and thereby lay the groundwork for a reconciliation among contending segments of the population so the country could heal.
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Mark Hertsgaard, TIME, 7 May 2024
Brendan O'Toole: Brian has not been entirely truthful to us at this point.
—Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 5 May 2024
Their mannerisms won’t match the situation When people are truthful, their mood and mannerisms should match the message, Patrick says.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
These types of videos have become more prevalent, and determining who is being truthful is hard to differentiate.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
We’re dedicated to fair, truthful reporting for our diverse communities.
—Patrick Wilson, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024
One of the sources said that Mizuhara was not truthful when asked about The Times’ inquiries.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Others came to the show’s defense, saying the scene closely follows depictions in the book — and is a truthful reenactment of history.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
But in this case, everything was completely truthful.
—Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
Mark Hertsgaard, TIME, 7 May 2024
Brendan O'Toole: Brian has not been entirely truthful to us at this point.
—Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 5 May 2024
Their mannerisms won’t match the situation When people are truthful, their mood and mannerisms should match the message, Patrick says.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
These types of videos have become more prevalent, and determining who is being truthful is hard to differentiate.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
We’re dedicated to fair, truthful reporting for our diverse communities.
—Patrick Wilson, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024
One of the sources said that Mizuhara was not truthful when asked about The Times’ inquiries.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Others came to the show’s defense, saying the scene closely follows depictions in the book — and is a truthful reenactment of history.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
But in this case, everything was completely truthful.
—Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truthful. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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truthful
adjective
truth·ful
ˈtrüth-fəl
: telling or being in the habit of telling the truth
truthfulness
noun
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