Truthful: meaning, definitions and examples

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truthful

[ ˈtruːθfʊl ]

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being honest

Telling or expressing the truth; honest.

Synonyms

candid, forthright, honest, sincere

Examples of usage

She was always truthful about her feelings.
He gave a truthful account of what had happened.
I appreciate your truthful feedback.

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accurate

Representing the true facts; accurate.

Synonyms

accurate, correct, exact, precise

Examples of usage

The report provided a truthful representation of the situation.
His answers were always truthful and reliable.

Translations

Translations of the word "truthful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verdadeiro

🇮🇳 सच्चा

🇩🇪 wahrhaftig

🇮🇩 jujur

🇺🇦 правдивий

🇵🇱 prawdomówny

🇯🇵 正直な (しょうじきな)

🇫🇷 véritable

🇪🇸 veraz

🇹🇷 doğru

🇰🇷 진실한 (jinshihan)

🇸🇦 صادق

🇨🇿 pravdivý

🇸🇰 pravdivý

🇨🇳 真实的 (zhēnshí de)

🇸🇮 resničen

🇮🇸 sannur

🇰🇿 шындық

🇬🇪 მართალი

🇦🇿 həqiqi

🇲🇽 veraz

Word origin

The word 'truthful' originated from the Middle English 'truetheful', which was a combination of 'truth' and the suffix '-ful' meaning 'full of'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of truthfulness has always been valued in human communication and relationships, as it forms the basis of trust and integrity.