In good faith
adverb
Doing something honestly, without lying or trying to cheat.
They negotiated the contract in good faith.
Often appears as...
- act in good faith
- negotiate in good faith
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
Believing or feeling something without intending to deceive or manipulate.
The company’s directors must act in good faith in the interests of the company.
Often appears as...
- act in good faith
- in good faith performance
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adverb
With sincerity and fairness without hiding anything.
The doctor gave her advice in good faith, thinking it was the best treatment option.
Often appears as...
- advise in good faith
- believe in good faith
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adverb
Doing something honestly, without lying or trying to cheat.
They negotiated the contract in good faith.
Often appears as...
- act in good faith
- negotiate in good faith
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
Believing or feeling something without intending to deceive or manipulate.
The company’s directors must act in good faith in the interests of the company.
Often appears as...
- act in good faith
- in good faith performance
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adverb
With sincerity and fairness without hiding anything.
The doctor gave her advice in good faith, thinking it was the best treatment option.
Often appears as...
- advise in good faith
- believe in good faith
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Trust Implication
Using 'in good faith' implies that someone is trustworthy and expects to be trusted by others.
He shared his business idea in good faith, expecting confidentiality.
Pro Tip 2/2No Hidden Motives
It suggests actions are taken with no hidden motives or agendas.
She provided all her knowledge in good faith to help the team succeed.
Pro Tip 1/2Trust Implication
Using 'in good faith' implies that someone is trustworthy and expects to be trusted by others.
He shared his business idea in good faith, expecting confidentiality.
Pro Tip 2/2No Hidden Motives
It suggests actions are taken with no hidden motives or agendas.
She provided all her knowledge in good faith to help the team succeed.
Pro Tip 1/2Trust Implication
Using 'in good faith' implies that someone is trustworthy and expects to be trusted by others.
He shared his business idea in good faith, expecting confidentiality.
Pro Tip 2/2No Hidden Motives
It suggests actions are taken with no hidden motives or agendas.
She provided all her knowledge in good faith to help the team succeed.
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