Synonyms for honest

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1. Truthful

   true, trustworthy, correct, exact, verifiable, undisguised, respectable, factual, sound, veritable, unimpeachable, legitimate, unquestionable, realistic, true-to-life, reasonable, aboveboard, unvarnished, naked, irrefutable, literal, plain, intrinsic, precise, straight*, square*, honest as the day is long*, on the level*, on the legit*, on the up and up*, kosher*, fair and square*; see also accurate 1, 2.

   Antonyms deceptive, false*, misleading.

2. Honorable

   upright, respectable, worthy; see noble 1, 2, reliable 1.

3. Frank

   candid, straightforward, aboveboard; see sense 1; seefrank.

4. Fair

   just, equitable, impartial; see fair 1.