Truthfulness

/ˈtruθfəlnɪs/

/ˈtruθfəlnɛs/

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Definitions of truthfulness

noun
the quality of being truthful

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untruthfulness
the quality of being untruthful

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sincerity
the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical

sooth
truth or reality

veracity
unwillingness to tell lies

heartiness, wholeheartedness
the quality of hearty sincerity

singleness, straightforwardness
without hypocrisy

type of:
honestness, honesty
the quality of being honest

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