Veracity

Quick meaning: Veracity is a noun meaning (uncountable, of a person) The quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness.

Meaning

(uncountable, of a person) The quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness.

More Meanings

1. (countable) Something that is true; a truthful statement; a truth.
2. (uncountable) Agreement with the facts; accordance with the truth; accuracy or precision.
3. Act of being exact and accurate.
4. Correctness and carefulness in one's plan of action.

Example Sentences

Of course if you don't accept Conway's story, it means that you doubt either his veracity or his sanity—one may as well be frank.

Word Forms

• veracities

Synonyms for veracity

Depending on context, synonyms include veraciousness, veridicality, candor, frankness, honesty, sincereness.

Antonyms for veracity

Common opposites include cunning, dishonesty, falseness, mendacity, travesty, untruthfulness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include truthfulness, truth, genuineness, authenticity, honesty, sincerity.

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