honest

Definition for honest

adjective as in truthful, candid

Strongest matches

authentic, conscientious, decent, equitable, fair, forthright, genuine, honorable, impartial, proper, reliable, sincere, straightforward, true, trustworthy, virtuous

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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

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“He has so many friends in this room — well, actually, probably in every room, if I’m being honest,” Jones said, standing on stage with three of her siblings.

From Los Angeles Times

But Downing Street said he would also "be firm on the need to have honest conversations on areas of disagreement", and that engagement would be "rooted at all times in the UK's national interests".

From BBC

Charli has previously defined brat as a girl who "has a breakdown, but kind of like parties through it", who is honest, blunt, "a little bit volatile".

From BBC

The film, which features intimate photos, diary entries and letters from her personal archive, notably includes a probing interview with Stewart in which she appears both cagey and brutally honest.

From Los Angeles Times

"If I'm really honest with myself, I think the fire and the determination that it takes to be the best in the world is probably running short."

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