die Wahrheitstreue
Translation
truthfulness, veracity, faithfulness to the truth
Examples
Seine Wahrheitstreue wurde nie bezweifelt.
His truthfulness was never doubted.
Wahrheitstreue ist eine wichtige journalistische Tugend.
Faithfulness to the truth is an important journalistic virtue.
Grammar Patterns
the truthfulness ((of sb./sth.)) the truthfulness of the witness
to doubt ((sb.'s)) truthfulness I don't doubt his truthfulness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wahrhaftigkeit, Aufrichtigkeit, Ehrlichkeit; Antonyms: Unwahrheit, Lüge
Etymology
From 'Wahrheit' (truth) + 'Treue' (loyalty, faithfulness). Literally 'loyalty to the truth'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'true' or 'loyal' ('treu') to the 'truth' ('Wahrheit').