In reality
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5 letters

TRULY
By right; "baseball rightfully is the nation's pastime"

6 letters

ASITIS
In the actual state of affairs and often contrary to expectations; "he might have been killed; as it is he was severely injured"

INFACT
In reality or actuality; "in fact, it was a wonder anyone survived"; "painters who are in fact anything but unsophisticated"; "as a matter of fact, he is several inches taller than his father"

INDEED
In truth (often tends to intensify); "they said the car would break down and indeed it did"; "it is very cold indeed"; "was indeed grateful"; "indeed, the rain may still come"; "he did so do it!"

7 letters

DEFACTO

ATHEART
In reality; "she is very kind at heart"

DEFACTO
Existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not; "de facto segregation is as real as segregation imposed by law"; "a de facto state of war"

8 letters

ATBOTTOM
In reality; "she is very kind at heart"

ACTUALLY
Used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly; "you may actually be doing the right thing by walking out"; "she actually spoke Latin"; "they thought they made the rules but in reality they were only puppets"; "people who seem stand-offish are in reality often simply nervous"

INEFFECT
Exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"

9 letters

HOMETRUTH
An important truth that is unpleasant to acknowledge (as about yourself)