Working Definition:

Truthful – showing, in good faith, what is real and proper while meaning what one says and does.

Unique Qualities:

  1. Honest: Stating all known information.
  2. Sincere: Meaning what one says or does.
  3. Transparent: Open or frank.
  4. Accurate: Faithfully representing the facts.
  5. Genuine: Real; authentic.

Opposite Qualities

(what truthful is not):

  1. Deceitful: To accept as valid what is false.
  2. Dishonest: To mislead or cheat.
  3. Lying: Marked by falsehood.