GOOD FAITH Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

good faith

noun

Definition of good faith

as in sincerity

absence of any intent or attempt to be dishonest in dealing with other people The two parties demonstrated good faith in negotiating the deal.

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Recent Examples of good faith Still, the official said the United States and Iran continue to work in good faith towards a final deal. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 8 July 2026 So the conversations were all in good faith. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 June 2026 One interesting aspect of SpaceX’s IPO to watch going forward is Musk’s EV maker, Tesla, whose enormous valuation similarly rests largely on good faith and not business fundamentals. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026 The Church negotiated in good faith, accepted significant compromises, and will continue to honor the agreement that was lawfully reached by both parties. — Erin Jones, CBS News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for good faith

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sincerity

Noun

The human nervous system recognizes sincerity faster than polish.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Alter denounced Kanter Freedom as a bad-faith actor and questioned the sincerity of his concerns about transgender women in sports.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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