Synonyms for honest

Other words for “honest”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “honest”. The most common are honorable, downright, sincere, dependable, reliable.

adjective not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

Synonymshonorable
Similardownright
Oppositesdishonest

adjective without dissimulation; frank

Similarsincere

adjective worthy of being depended on

adjective without pretensions

adjective marked by truth

Similartruthful

adjective not forged

Synonymsgood
Similargenuine

adjective gained or earned without cheating or stealing

Synonymsfair
Similarequitable

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University