Truthfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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truthfulness

 

[ หˆtruหฮธfษ™lnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in communication

The quality of being truthful or honest. It involves conveying information accurately and without deception.

Synonyms

honesty, integrity, veracity

Examples of usage

  • She was admired for her truthfulness and integrity in all her dealings.
  • His truthfulness was evident in the way he answered all the questions honestly.
Context #2 | Noun

in behavior

The act of being truthful and sincere in one's actions and words. It implies a commitment to honesty and transparency.

Synonyms

candor, forthrightness, sincerity

Examples of usage

  • His truthfulness in admitting his mistake earned him respect from his peers.
  • The company's commitment to truthfulness in its advertising campaigns boosted its reputation.

Translations

Translations of the word "truthfulness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น veracidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคคเฅเคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wahrhaftigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebenaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะฒะดะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prawdziwoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œŸๅฎŸๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vรฉracitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ veracidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸruluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์‹ค์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฏู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pravdivost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pravdivosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œŸๅฎžๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resniฤnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sannleikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™qiqษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ veracidad

Etymology

The word 'truthfulness' originated from the Middle English 'trouthe', which means 'faithfulness' or 'loyalty'. Over time, it evolved to encompass honesty and sincerity in communication and behavior. The concept of truthfulness has been valued across cultures and religions as a virtue that promotes trust and integrity.

See also: truthful, truthfully, untruth, untruthful, untruthfully, untruthfulness, untruths.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,646, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.