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HONEST Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word honest. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For HONEST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for honest, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
candid ethical fair honorable just moral reliable righteous sincere straightforward trustworthy truthful upright virtuous

Alternatives for HONORABLE

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