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Truthfulness

/ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being honest and telling the truth.

    "Her truthfulness in the interview impressed the hiring manager."
  2. 2

    The state of being in accordance with fact or reality.

    "The truthfulness of the report was questioned by several experts."

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The word 'truthfulness' derives from the Old English 'triewð', meaning 'faithfulness' or 'loyalty'. It evolved through Middle English as 'trewthe', reflecting a sense of reliability and honesty, and has maintained its core meaning related to the quality of being truthful.

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