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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The National Residential Landlord Association said demands for large upfront payments were a major warning sign.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

K.B. is upfront about his father’s emotional distance and absenteeism during his childhood.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Solar panel leases and power purchase agreements turn a big upfront cost into a monthly bill.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“We always try to let people know upfront because the returns are very costly,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He’s always been upfront about what he’s done.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss