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Synonyms & Similar Words
honesty
sincerity
integrity
accuracy
veracity
candor
frankness
openness
transparency
trustworthiness
reliability
faithfulness
loyalty
devotion
dedication
commitment
authenticity
genuineness
straightforwardness
directness
forthrightness
bluntness
tactfulness
delicacy
sensitivity
discreetness
thoughtfulness
considerateness
kindliness
gentleness
mildness
softness
subtlety
nuance
finesse
delicacy
precision
correctness
exactness
exactitude
meticulousness
scrupulousness
conscientiousness
carefulness
thoroughness
painstakingness
rigor
strictness
severity
sternness
Meaning of Truthfulness
The quality of being truthful and honest
Definitions
- The quality of being truthful and honest
- * The state of being accurate and reliable
- * The practice of being transparent and open in one's words and actions
Etymology of Truthfulness
The word "truthfulness" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, derived from the word "trūth", meaning faith, loyalty, or fidelity, and the suffix "-fulness", which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the quality of being honest and reliable
Example Uses
- The company's truthfulness in their advertising campaign helped to build trust with their customers
- * She was known for her truthfulness and integrity, and was often sought out for advice
- * The journalist's truthfulness in reporting the story was questioned by many readers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dishonesty
deceit
deception
falsity
mendacity
duplicity
hypocrisy
insincerity
artificiality
pretence
pretentiousness
dishonestness
untrustworthiness
unreliability
faithlessness
disloyalty
treachery
perfidy
falseness
misrepresentation
distortion
exaggeration
inaccuracy
incorrectness
imprecision
carelessness
thoughtlessness
tactlessness
bluntness
coarseness
harshness
severity
strictness