truthfulness

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/ˈtruːθfəl.nəs/ · truth-ful-ness

The quality of being truthful; the state of not lying or being false.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being truthful; the state of not lying or being false.

سچ ہونے کا معیار؛ جھوٹ نہ بولنے یا جھوٹا نہ ہونے کی حالت۔

سچائی

sachai

Synonyms

honestyveracityintegrityایمانداریسچائیدیانت

Antonyms

dishonestydeceitfalsehoodغلطیجھوٹدھوکہ

Common Collocations

  • truthfulness in speech
  • truthfulness in relationships
  • importance of truthfulness

Example Sentences

His truthfulness earned him the trust of his peers.

اس کی سچائی نے اسے اپنے ساتھیوں کا اعتماد دلایا۔

Us ki sachai ne use apne sathiyon ka aitmaad dilaya.

Truthfulness is an essential virtue in any society.

سچائی کسی بھی معاشرے میں ایک اہم فضیلت ہے۔

Sachai kisi bhi muashray mein aik ahem fazilat hai.

We must teach our children the value of truthfulness.

ہمیں اپنے بچوں کو سچائی کی اہمیت سکھانی چاہیے۔

Humein apne bachon ko sachai ki ahmiyat sikhani chahiye.

Easily Confused With

truthiness:Truthiness refers to a quality of seeming or being felt to be true, even if not necessarily true, which contrasts with the factual state of truthfulness.

Word Family

truthful
adjectiveسچ
truth
nounسچائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that 'truthfulness' is linked to being truthful in all aspects.

Imagine a clear, transparent glass representing clarity and honesty.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

سچائی کا چہرہ ہو جب سامنے، تو جھوٹ کا کوئی حصہ نہیں رہتا۔

Sachai ka chehra ho jab samne, to jhoot ka koi hissa nahin rehta.

When the face of truthfulness is in front, then no part of falsehood remains.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سچ بولا، نجات ملی۔

Sach bola, nijat mili.

Speaking the truth brings salvation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "treowþ" — faithfulness, loyalty, truth

First known use: 14th century

The word 'truthfulness' combines the Old English word 'treowþ' meaning faithfulness or loyalty, with the suffix '-ness' which denotes a state or quality.