Synonyms for honest
42 synonyms for “honest”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Honest as in “true”
adjective: not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth
- truthful
- true
- honorable
- trustworthy
- genuine
- sincere
- straightforward
- forthright
- downright
- candid
- righteous
- plain
- virtuous
- conscientious
- earnest
- trusty
- scrupulous
- authentic
- ethical
- worthy
- moral
- reputable
- principled
- veracious
- unvarnished
Honest as in “fair”
adjective: gained or earned without cheating or stealing
- fair
- legitimate
- realistic
- square
- equitable
- direct
- just
Honest as in “good”
adjective: not forged
- good
- simple
- straight
- frank
- proper
- decent
Honest as in “reliable”
adjective: worthy of being depended on
- reliable
- dependable
Honest as in “unpretentious”
adjective: without pretensions
- unpretentious
- ingenuous
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