Synonyms of honest
22 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for honest is frank. Other synonyms of honest are trustworthy, upfront, truthful, square and straight. The opposite of honest is dishonest.
Synonyms and similar words for honest
adjectiveTrue, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
- truthfulHonest, and always telling the truth.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- earnest
- fair dinkumGenuine, honest, fair and square.
- forthright
- downright
- upfrontHonest, frank and straightforward.
- foursquare
- frankHonest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
- genuine
- up-front informal
- legitimate
- on the level
- on the up-and-upLegitimate; honest; upright.
- squareHonest; straightforward; fair.
- straightFree from dishonesty; honest, law-abiding.
- straight dinkumGenuine, honest, fair and square.
- straightforward
- true
- trustworthyDeserving of trust, reliable.
- up frontOpen, honest; tending to disclose information; truthful.
- veracious
- veridical
Opposite of honest
adjectiveMore antonyms
- dishonestNot honest; shoddy.
- hypocriticalCharacterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite.
- insincereExpressing words or behaviors that one does not genuinely feel or endorse; not genuine; artificial; factitious.
- shady
Meaning of honest
- adjective Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
- adjective True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
- adjective In good faith; without malice.
honest in other languages
Questions about synonyms of honest
- What is another word for honest?
- Honest has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as frank, trustworthy, upfront, truthful, square, straight and true.
- What is the opposite of honest?
- The opposite of honest is dishonest. Other antonyms of honest are hypocritical and insincere.
- What does honest mean?
- Honest means scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
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