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Definitions

upfront

ADJECTIVE
honest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authentic conscientious decent equitable fair forthright genuine honorable impartial proper reliable sincere straightforward true trustworthy virtuous
WEAK
aboveboard bona fide direct ethical fair and square frank high-minded ingenuous just law-abiding lay it on the line like it is no lie on the level on the up and up open outright plain real reputable scrupulous straight true blue trusty undisguised unfeigned upright veracious what you see is what you get
Antonyms
STRONGEST
biased corrupt counterfeit deceitful deceptive devious dishonest false insincere irresponsible partial prejudiced unfair unjust unreal unreasonable unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy
WEAK
fraudulent lying misleading treacherous untruthful

Example Sentences

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Lisa said that the focus should be on being upfront about things that are going to be relevant in the relationship in the present and future.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Since the average American commute is around 24 miles round-trip, using an EV solely as a daily driver can mean huge savings on the upfront cost of the vehicle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Gilead will pay $3.15 billion upfront, with up to $1.85 billion in milestones.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“I was asking her very thoughtful questions and she was being very upfront and transparent, so I felt like this was like a really great episode to start with.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“It takes a lot of guts to be as upfront as he is. I meant what I said at Khalil’s funeral, Starr. It was very brave of you to talk to the police.”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas