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honest
adjective as in truthful, candid
Strongest matches
authentic, conscientious, decent, equitable, fair, forthright, genuine, honorable, impartial, proper, reliable, sincere, straightforward, true, trustworthy, virtuous
Weak matches
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, upfront, upright, veracious, what you see is what you get
Example Sentences
Mullin continued, “You can testify one way, or you can prove that you’re lying, or you can be honest with this committee.”
There’s a need for honesty and authenticity, and nobody’s gonna be more honest or real than you yourself.
To be honest I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age.
Mr Robinson also allegedly wrote: "To be honest I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you."
As a meal, it was unbeatable: filling, cheap and, if I’m honest, a little thrilling.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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