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
Many One Tree Hill fans don’t think the DQ podcast cohosts are being entirely truthful about the reason behind her departure.
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Glamour, 8 July 2024
Both were highly praised for their truthful depictions of the refugee journey and efforts to humanise those involved, as was Soudade Kaadan’s ‘Nezouh,’ which competed in the Horizons Extra strand and won the audience award.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 June 2024
From ancient Greece onward historians have stood out against public opinion by offering more truthful versions of what really happened than what was passed on by rumor, prejudice, and popular excitement.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 19 June 2024
In March, Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda signed formal agreements to be truthful in their sustainability claims following an investigation by the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 5 July 2024
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Glamour, 8 July 2024
Both were highly praised for their truthful depictions of the refugee journey and efforts to humanise those involved, as was Soudade Kaadan’s ‘Nezouh,’ which competed in the Horizons Extra strand and won the audience award.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 June 2024
From ancient Greece onward historians have stood out against public opinion by offering more truthful versions of what really happened than what was passed on by rumor, prejudice, and popular excitement.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 19 June 2024
In March, Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda signed formal agreements to be truthful in their sustainability claims following an investigation by the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 5 July 2024
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truthful. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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