truthfulness

Definitions

The quality or state of being truthful; honesty.

Conformity to fact or reality; accuracy.

Examples

The witness was praised for her unwavering truthfulness during the cross-examination.

In a healthy relationship, truthfulness is the foundation upon which trust is built.

He questioned the truthfulness of the report, suspecting that some data had been omitted.

Synonyms

honesty sincerity candor integrity veracity frankness trustworthiness

Antonyms

dishonesty deceitfulness mendacity insincerity duplicity falsity hypocrisy