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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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
One confidant reportedly told a source that Bass was not truthful in her public statements about her lack of involvement and warned her that modifying the report could harm her politically.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Not being truthful about his condition cost Haman his life, Alai claimed.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Building enough domestic value‑add to make truthful origin claims can be a strategic revenue move, not just a compliance exercise.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truthful. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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