truthfulness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtruːθfəlnəs/

Definition

The quality of being honest and sincere; the quality of being accurate or true.

Examples

• The investigator was impressed by the witness's unwavering truthfulness.

• We value truthfulness in our employees above all else.

• The report's truthfulness was confirmed by independent sources.

How to Use truthfulness

truthfulness of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what is being assessed for its truthfulness. — "We must assess the truthfulness of his statement."

Synonyms of truthfulness

Words with a similar meaning to truthfulness:

• honesty
• sincerity
• veracity
• candor

Antonyms of truthfulness

Words with the opposite meaning to truthfulness:

• dishonesty
• deceit
• falsity

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