truthfulness

CEFRB2

/ˈtɹuθfəlnəs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being honest and telling the truth.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The quality of being truthful.

Examples

  • I started doubting the truthfulness of his statement.

  • The inconsistencies in his story raise doubts about the truthfulness of his statements.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From truthful + -ness.