HONEST Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word honest. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HONEST
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honorable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth • worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect adjective satellite • adhering to ethical and moral principles • deserving of esteem and respect | ||||||||
reliable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of reliance or trust adjective satellite • worthy of being depended on • conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief | ||||||||
candid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion • informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared • openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness | ||||||||
ethical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics • conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior adjective satellite • adhering to ethical and moral principles | ||||||||
forthright | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adverb • directly and without evasion; not roundabout adjective satellite • characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion | ||||||||
frank | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll • a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century • device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced. adjective satellite • characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion • clearly manifest; evident verb • stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing • exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks | ||||||||
genuine | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not fake or counterfeit adjective satellite • not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed • being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something | ||||||||
just | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting • fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience • free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules adverb • and nothing more • indicating exactness or preciseness • only a moment ago • (used for emphasis) absolutely • only a very short time before • possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true) • exactly at this moment or the moment described • by a little adjective satellite • of moral excellence | ||||||||
moral | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles noun • the significance of a story or event adjective satellite • psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect | ||||||||
open | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed • affording free passage or access • used of mouth or eyes • (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints • ready or willing to receive favorably • open and observable; not secret or hidden noun • a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water • where the air is unconfined • a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play • information that has become public adjective satellite • with no protection or shield • open to or in view of all • not having been filled • accessible to all • not defended or capable of being defended • (of textures) full of small openings or gaps • having no protecting cover or enclosure • not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought • not sealed or having been unsealed • without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition • not requiring union membership • possibly accepting or permitting • affording free passage or view • openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness • ready for business verb • cause to open or to become open • start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning • become open • begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. • spread out or open from a closed or folded state • make available • become available • have an opening or passage or outlet • make the opening move • afford access to • display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer | ||||||||
principled | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality | ||||||||
scrupulous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled adjective satellite • characterized by extreme care and great effort | ||||||||
sincere | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • open and genuine; not deceitful adjective satellite • characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions | ||||||||
trustworthy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of trust or belief adjective satellite • taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations | ||||||||
truthful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • expressing or given to expressing the truth adjective satellite • conforming to truth | ||||||||
upright | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • upright in position or posture noun • a vertical structural member as a post or stake • a piano with a vertical sounding board adjective satellite • in a vertical position; not sloping • of moral excellence | ||||||||
dependable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of reliance or trust adjective satellite • worthy of being depended on • consistent in performance or behavior • financially safe | ||||||||
fair | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules • (of a baseball) hit between the foul lines noun • a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. • gathering of producers to promote business • a competitive exhibition of farm products • a sale of miscellany; often for charity adverb • in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating • without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner adjective satellite • not excessive or extreme • very pleasing to the eye • lacking exceptional quality or ability • attractively feminine • (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections • gained or earned without cheating or stealing • free of clouds or rain • (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored verb • join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly | ||||||||
good | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified • morally admirable noun • benefit • moral excellence or admirableness • that which is pleasing or valuable or useful • a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes adverb • (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') • completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') adjective satellite • having the normally expected amount • deserving of esteem and respect • promoting or enhancing well-being • agreeable or pleasing • of moral excellence • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude • thorough • with or in a close or intimate relationship • financially safe • most suitable or right for a particular purpose • resulting favorably • exerting force or influence • capable of pleasing • appealing to the mind • in excellent physical condition • tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health • not forged • not left to spoil • generally admired | ||||||||
true | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • consistent with fact or reality; not false • expressing or given to expressing the truth noun • proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment adverb • as acknowledged adjective satellite • accurately placed or thrown • devoted (sometimes fanatically) to a cause or concept or truth • conforming to definitive criteria • worthy of being depended on • not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed • rightly so called • determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles • having a legally established claim • in tune; accurate in pitch • accurately fitted; level verb • make level, square, balanced, or concentric |