► honest not hiding the truth or the facts about something: Just give me an honest answer. Do you want my honest opinion?
► truthful giving the true facts about something: Douglas said he didn’t take the money, and I believe he is being truthful.
► sincere honest and meaning what you say: Were you being sincere when you said you would help?
► frank honest and direct in the way that you speak: To be frank, I don’t like him very much.
► candid telling the truth, even when the truth may be unpleasant or embarrassing: It sounds like you need to have a candid talk with him.
► direct saying exactly what you mean in an honest and clear way: The doctor was very direct and told me I needed to lose weight.
► open not trying to hide any facts from other people: People have become more open about their feelings.
► upfront honest and not hiding the truth or your opinion: Parents need to be upfront with their kids about the risks of drugs and alcohol.
► straightforward/forthright honest, direct, and not hiding what you think: She answered the questions in a forthright manner.
► outspoken expressing your opinions or criticism honestly and directly even if it upsets people: He has been an outspoken critic of the government.
► blunt speaking in an honest direct way that may seem rude: She was surprisingly blunt about her feelings.