truthful
/ˈtruːθfl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtruːθfl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtrüth-fəl/ (ame, mw)
truthful — adjective
- truthfulpositive
- more truthfulcomparative
- most truthfulsuperlative
1. Someone who is truthful says what is correct and does not lie, and a truthful st
Someone who is truthful says what is correct and does not lie, and a truthful statement or report contains only facts that match reality without false information.
Wei gave a truthful answer to the police officer about what he had seen that night.
truthful + answer (collocation: truthful answer / report / statement)
Gabriel was truthful with his parents about failing the exam, and they respected his honesty.
truthful with [person] about [thing]
The news report was not truthful — it said the school had closed, but the building is still open.
Defne's truthful nature means her classmates trust everything she tells them.
The lawyer told Liam to always be truthful when filling in official documents.
- honest
broader term — includes moral integrity and fairness, not just truthfulness in speech
- frank
emphasizes direct and open expression, even when the topic is uncomfortable
- candid
suggests complete openness about personal or difficult matters, without holding back
- sincere
focuses on genuine inner belief rather than factual accuracy
- dishonest
intentionally deceptive or untruthful
- untruthful
direct opposite; less common than 'dishonest'
- deceitful
implies active intention to mislead others
用法筆記
Often used with 'about' (truthful about the details) or 'with' (truthful with someone). Can describe both a person's character ('a truthful child') and the accuracy of information ('a truthful statement').