truthfully
word · lemma: truthful
/ˈtɹuθfəɫi/
/tɹˈuːθfəli/
Definition
In a way that is honest and not lying; telling the truth, even if it is difficult to do so.
Usage & Nuances
'Truthfully' is often used at the start of a sentence or as an adverb to signal honest opinion, confession, or directness ('Truthfully, I didn't like it'). It has a slightly formal and sincere tone. Not as casual as 'honestly', but similar in meaning.
Spanish: honestamente - sinceramentePortuguese (BR): honestamente - sinceramentePortuguese (PT): honestamente - sinceramenteChinese (Simplified): 说实话 - 诚实地Chinese (Traditional): 說實話 - 誠實地Hindi: सच में - ईमानदारी सेArabic: بصراحة - بصدقBengali: সত্যি করে - খোলাখুলিRussian: правдиво - честноJapanese: 正直に - 本当のことを言うとVietnamese: thật lòng - thành thật mà nóiKorean: 솔직하게 - 사실대로Turkish: dürüstçe - gerçektenUrdu: سچائی سے - ایمانداری سےIndonesian: sejujurnya - dengan jujur
Example Sentences
Truthfully, I am nervous about my new job.
basic
She answered the question truthfully.
basic
Can you tell me truthfully what happened?
basic
Truthfully, I forgot about the meeting until you reminded me.
natural
People appreciate it when you speak truthfully, even if it's not what they want to hear.
natural
To be truthfully honest, I haven't finished the project yet.
natural