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truthteller

truthteller

1 3.8
A person who never lies, even when it is hard
  • noun
  • /ˈtrʌθˌtɛlər/
translation icon : decidor de la verdad
  • Ann was lost in a forest, and she came to a town in which there were two kinds of people, "truthtellers" and "liars."

Examples

  • The truthtellers who become recognized heroes during their lifetimes are rare.

    Blog text (33)
  • Truthtellers always tell the truth and liars always lie.

    Academic text (1992)
  • As Truthteller mentioned, every single New England state, PA, OH, NY, and DC was easily taken by the little black conqueror.

    Blog text (13)
  • Then there's you, stepping on the throats of the truthtellers while claiming you're not supporting the liars.

    Blog text (26)
  • In a world filled with deceit, she remained a truthteller, always honest about her feelings.

  • During the debate, he was praised as a truthteller for sharing his honest views, even when they were unpopular.

  • Many appreciate a truthteller like Maria, who never shies away from telling the truth, regardless of the consequences.

Synonyms

straight shooter
vstruthteller
  • Informal
13 3.7

A person who tells the truth in a direct, honest way

is always truthful even when that is difficult or unpopular

Antonyms

liar
  • Offensive
707 1.0

A person who often says things that are not true

13 5.5

A person who tricks others by making them believe something not true

How Honest

truthteller
1 3.8
integrity
447 4.3
honest
1.0
dishonest
128 2.5
liar
  • Offensive
707 1.0

Surface Forms

truthteller singular
truthtellers plural

Morphology

truthteller = truth + teller (transparent) = truth + tell + er

Formed by the clear compound 'truth' + 'teller' (with 'teller' = tell + -er), so the meaning 'a person who tells the truth' is directly recoverable.

Etymology

The word truthteller is made of truth ('what is real') and teller ('one who tells'), so a truthteller is someone who says what is true even when it is difficult or unpopular.