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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W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
There are no hidden charges or unrealistic guarantees; only truthful responses from the beginning.
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W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
There are no hidden charges or unrealistic guarantees; only truthful responses from the beginning.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Suzanne Satterfield also took aim at the board on Tuesday, saying that children rely on adults to be truthful and protect them from harm.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
In addition, the Better Business Bureau awarded it an A+, its highest grade, based on transparency, truthful advertising, and its response to consumer complaints.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truthful. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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