truthfulness

[US]/ˈtru: θfʊlnɪs/
[UK]/'trʊθfəlnɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. honesty; sincerity

Example Sentences

There is a strong presumption in favour of the truthfulness of their statement.

The key to a strong relationship is honesty and truthfulness.

Her truthfulness in admitting her mistake was admirable.

Truthfulness is an essential quality for a good leader.

He valued her truthfulness and sincerity.

The witness's truthfulness was called into question during the trial.

Truthfulness is the foundation of a trustworthy relationship.

She spoke with great truthfulness about her experiences.

The politician's truthfulness was doubted by the public.

In journalism, truthfulness is paramount.

His truthfulness shone through in his heartfelt apology.

Real-world Examples

A simple experiment suggests a way to encourage truthfulness.

Source: The Economist - Technology

" If you still doubt her truthfulness, call her back, question her again. I am sure she would not object."

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Mr. al-Assad cast doubt on the truthfulness of survivors and the families of the missing.

Source: New York Times

Straitford guarantees the truthfulness of its information.

Source: Past years' graduate entrance exam English exam papers.

" Your E-eminence was always f-f-famous for truthfulness, " the Gadfly put in bitterly.

Source: The Gadfly (Original Version)

That's why for Buddhism generosity, truthfulness, kindness and so on, are practices, qualities or skills that we can cultivate and refine.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2015

Let's hope they're wise enough not to be fooled by a machine that claims to determine truthfulness at the flip of a switch.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

'Margaret, I go so far in my idea of your truthfulness, that it shall cover your cousin's character.

Source: The South and the North (Part 2)

" Or I might just have hit upon it by chance, " continued Tuppence, intoxicated with the success of truthfulness.

Source: Hidden danger

He had all the qualities of good leadership-devotion to duty, constant truthfulness, and a generous way of looking at every side of a question.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

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