Honest Synonyms

76 honest synonyms include truthful, sincere, candid, frank, direct, open, forthright, straight, straightforward, and genuine. Honest is an adjective, and its antonyms are insincere and biased. Here are some additional synonyms for "honest" with example sentences.

Another word for Honest

76 other ways to say honest.

1. truthful

  • upfront  
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  • unprejudiced  
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  • unbiased
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  • truthful  
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  • straight from the shoulder  
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  • straightforward
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  • straight  
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  • sincere  
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  • plain-spoken  
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  • plain-speaking  
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  • outspoken  
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  • open  
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  • objective
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  • matter-of-fact  
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  • just
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  • impartial  
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  • genuine
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  • free-spoken  
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  • frank  
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  • forthright  
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  • fair
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  • even-handed  
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  • equitable  
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  • disinterested  
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  • direct
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  • candid
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  • blunt
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  • balanced  
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  • as straight as a die  
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2. morally correct

  • worthy
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  • virtuous  
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  • veracious  
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  • upstanding  
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  • upright  
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  • truthful  
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  • trusty  
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  • trustworthy
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  • true
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  • scrupulous  
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  • righteous  
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  • right-minded  
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  • respectable  
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  • reputable
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  • reliable
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  • principled  
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  • on the level  
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  • morally correct  
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  • moral
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  • loyal
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  • law-abiding  
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  • just
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  • incorruptible  
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  • honourable  
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  • honest-to-goodness  
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  • high-minded  
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  • good
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  • faithful  
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  • fair
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  • ethical  
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  • dependable  
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  • decent
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  • conscientious  
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  • anti-corruption  
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3. genuine

  • true
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  • real  
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  • on the level  
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  • legitimate
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  • legit  
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  • kosher  
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  • honest-to-goodness  
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  • genuine
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  • fair and square  
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  • bona fide  
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  • authentic
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  • actual  
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  • above board  
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Use honest in a Sentence

An honest critique is more valuable than empty praise.

Being honest is always important.

He is always brutally honest.

I depend on you to be honest.

Please give me honest feedback.

She’s an honest, trustworthy person.

Their comments were brutally honest today.