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.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
To be truthful, Fischsund’s entire lineup would wear well in winter, but this licorice, patchouli, ambergris mélange is their snuggest of the bunch.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
The rift began after Thomas admitted to staging paparazzi photos and, according to Meghan, was not truthful with her about his contact with the press.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Additionally, repeating a message increases the likelihood your audience will evaluate the message as truthful and believable.
—Jennifer Farmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truthful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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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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