What do you think about people who lie? Some people view lies as a necessary method of getting out of certain situations while some are just used to lying.
Despite the cynical belief that everyone is dishonest in one way or another, there are people who detest lies and deception.
You may be tolerant of liars but not everyone thinks the same way. If you hate or fear being deceived, this article will give you 15 names or words that may describe you.
15 words for someone who hates lies
- Ethical
- Empiricist
- Straightforward
- Pseudophobic
- Skeptic
- Dependable
- Vigilant
- Pragmatist
- Transparent
- Principled
- Guarded
- Mythophobic
- Frank
- Suspicious
- Candid
Ethical
A person who hates lies can be called Ethical which refers to the state of being good or morally approvable. It also qualifies people who do things based on what is defined as right and what is defined as wrong.
‘Ethical’ refers to a thing or a person that follows the principles of right and wrong, especially in an organization or profession. This also has to do with morality.
An ethical person is a person who follows ethics i.e. acknowledges what is right as being right and what is wrong as being wrong.
An ethical person may not necessarily hate lies. However, an ethical person strictly follows ethics and morality. This has to do with his/her actions and that of others.
Example:
- My mates are ethical. They won’t tolerate anything that seems dubious.
Empiricist
‘Empiricist’ has to do with the idea of Empiricism. An Empiricist is a person who believes that experience is the most reliable source of knowledge for humans. This means he/she only trusts information that is given based on human experience.
An Empiricist is a person who is difficult to convince about certain things because he/she wants to see proof of everything before believing. This is a name you can give to a cynical person who won’t believe you are telling the truth until you provide evidence.
An empiricist doesn’t only hate lies but won’t entertain or act on any statement until the statement is proven to him/her to be the truth. Otherwise, the statement is a mere claim.
Example:
- You don’t have to convince an Empiricist unless it’s an important situation
Straightforward
‘Straightforward’ has to do with sticking to morality and calling things out just as they are. A straightforward person is one who is honest in all things.
As mentioned earlier, people express their hatred for lies in different ways. Some people simply hate lying and don’t actually consider others who do it. They can be called ‘Straightforward’. A straightforward person is honest and doesn’t twist the truth in any way.
A straightforward person detests lying and can be blunt when telling the truth. This implies that he/she says the truth as it is, irrespective of how consequential it might be to the feelings of a listener.
Example:
- The doctor was straightforward with us
Pseudophobic
‘Pseudophobia’ is not a recognized phobia in psychology but it refers to the intense fear of being lied to. A pseudophobic person is afraid of believing something that turns out to be untrue.
A person can express fear of deceit by doing everything to confirm every statement that is made to him/her. He/she can refuse to trust anyone until he/she sees evidence.
He/she may also do extreme things to people, including loved ones, based on the suspicion that they may be lying to him/her. These are characteristics of a pseudophobic person.
If a person simply tries to confirm everything you say to him/her, you can also call him/her ‘Pseudophobic’.
Example:
- I am pseudophobic so don’t try to lie to me.
Skeptic
A skeptic is a person who habitually doubts beliefs and claims presented as accepted by others, requiring strong evidence before accepting any belief or claim. This can also simply refer to a person who is undecided as to what is true.
A skeptic wants strong evidence to believe whatever is claimed to be true. Like an empiricist, a skeptic finds it hard to believe anything that is yet to be proven to him/her. He/she is afraid of being lied to or deceived and will only believe or act on information that is proven true.
Example:
- I can be a skeptic at times but I believe it’s always important to be sure of the information we are spreading
Dependable
‘Dependable’ refers to the state of being reliable or trustworthy. A dependable person is one that can be trusted to do something.
The word, ‘Dependable’, doesn’t directly refer to the act of hating or being afraid of lies. However, when a person is considered reliable, it means you can trust him/her to do the right thing you expect in all situations. This has to do with honesty.
A dependable person doesn’t necessarily impose honesty on others but will uphold honesty. He/she shows hatred for lying by simply saying the truth at all times.
Example:
- I believe you are dependable. Tell me exactly what you see
Vigilant
‘Vigilant’ refers to the state of being watchful, especially for danger or disorder. A vigilant person is one who is cautious of virtually everything to be able to recognize and avoid danger.
This word doesn’t directly relate to honesty and lies but it is a characteristic of someone who is afraid of lies and deceit. A person who fears lies doesn’t wait to discover that he/she has been lied to before reacting to it.
To prevent him/her from being lied to, a vigilant person acts watchful of what others do and what others say. He/she will literally observe everything to make sure there is a correlation.
Example:
- My mum is very vigilant. I can’t even try to deceive her.
Pragmatist
A Pragmatist is a person who values practicality and straightforwardness. This is a person who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals.
In other words, a Pragmatist can ignore his/her morality to accomplish certain goals. However, a Pragmatist remains straightforward.
Pragmatism is the belief that ideas have to be looked at in terms of their practical effects and consequences.
A Pragmatist can justify an action and accept the justification of an action based on why it was done. The reasons for an action, to a Pragmatist, are also determined by the consequences of the action.
Example:
- I am a pragmatist and I broke the door to get a kit to save a man’s life.
Transparent
‘Transparent’ refers to a state of being clear, obvious, or easy to read. It also refers to the act of not engaging in any form of dishonesty by being truthful and straightforward.
A transparent person is one who hides nothing and makes everything clear to others.
This is a quality of someone who is honest. An honest person has nothing to hide so he/she will be transparent in his/her dealings.
Being transparent is when your presence in a transaction doesn’t change the truth about the transaction. It means that if you are replaced with someone trusted with honesty, the result will still be the same.
A person who hates lies will do things transparently to avoid giving the idea that he/she is lying or trying to deceive anyone.
Example:
- You’re the least transparent person here.
Principled
‘Principled’ is another word for an ethical person and may be very different from being Pragmatic. A Principled person is one who sticks to his/her moral rules in all situations.
Unlike a Pragmatist who justifies his/her actions based on results, a Principled person believes in morality and is honest in all situations.
What Pragmatists and Principled persons have in common is being straightforward about what they have done.
Example:
- The boss is principled. He won’t break the rules for anyone.
Guarded
‘Guarded’ is another name for a vigilant person. A Guarded person is one who is cautious.
A person who detests lies and deceit will almost always be watchful against it. Not every guarded person hates lies or is fully honest.
However, a person who is afraid of being lied to will be most likely guarded to remove the possibility of being deceived.
A Guarded person keeps observing for irregularities and will try to confirm the truth before acting on it.
For example, a person employed to guard an event will make sure only people with valid invitation cards get in. He/she also makes sure that the cards are not fake.
Example:
- She is always guarded. You won’t outsmart her easily.
Mythophobic
‘Mythophobia’ is not a recognized phobia in Psychology. It refers to an intense fear of falsehoods. It is a synonym of ‘Pseudophobia’.
A mythophobic person detests false information and myths and is afraid of believing in one. This can make him/her go to extreme lengths to prove whatever information is given to him/her.
While this can be considered a normal fear of being deceived, phobias are usually intense so you can expect a mythophobic person to do extreme things when a useful piece of information can’t be proven as the truth.
Example:
- I have a mythophobic brother. You can’t just say this to him and expect him to act on it
Frank
‘Frank’ is a state of being honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt. A frank person is straightforward and transparent, doing the right thing and not twisting the truth for any reason.
A frank person shows his/her aversion to lies by telling the truth completely, even when it seems odd to the listener. A frank person is blunt, irrespective of how much the listener will be hurt by his/her true statement.
A frank person will also demand others to be honest and blunt to him/her.
Example:
- He was being frank when he said that to you.
Suspicious
‘Suspicion’ is when something or someone is suspected, especially of something wrong. It also refers to an uncertainty or doubt. A suspicious person is one who suspects that something is wrong or doubts another person.
When a person gets suspicious, he/she is refusing to accept what is being revealed as the complete truth. Suspicion has to do with doubting the straightforwardness or transparency of something or someone.
Therefore, when a person gets suspicious, he/she is being watchful against danger, deceit, and lies.
Also, a person who fears lies will get suspicious often.
Example:
- He is always suspicious of anyone without an ID card.
Candid
A candid person is one who is straightforward, open, and sincere. It also refers to someone who is impartial and unbiased.
Being Candid refers to being honest on all fronts. Some people tend to be honest to themselves while their judgments are actually biased.
However, being Candid refers to looking at things from an unprejudiced point of view and being frank in speaking the truth.
A candid person shows his/her aversion to lies by telling the truth plainly.
Example:
- I have remained candid with you and I demand the same treatment from you.
Many people hate lies and show their aversion to them in different ways. A person who hates telling lies can be called ‘Straightforward’, ‘Transparent’, or ‘Frank’.
A person who is scared of being deceived can be called ‘Pseudophobic’ (if intense) and ‘Vigilant’ (if not intense).
There are many other words for people who hate lying or being lied to.
