Definitions

upfront

ADJECTIVE

honest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic conscientious decent equitable fair forthright genuine honorable impartial proper reliable sincere straightforward true trustworthy virtuous

WEAK

aboveboard bona fide direct ethical fair and square frank high-minded ingenuous just law-abiding lay it on the line like it is no lie on the level on the up and up open outright plain real reputable scrupulous straight true blue trusty undisguised unfeigned upright veracious what you see is what you get

Antonyms

STRONGEST

biased corrupt counterfeit deceitful deceptive devious dishonest false insincere irresponsible partial prejudiced unfair unjust unreal unreasonable unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy

WEAK

fraudulent lying misleading treacherous untruthful

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With the total price displayed upfront, it is easy to compare fares within an airline or use a tool such as Google Flights to see fares across different airlines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

She offered three months’ rent in cash upfront, hoping it would improve her chances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Higher tariffs raise upfront business expenses, and companies usually pass these extra costs to shoppers through higher retail prices.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

While declining panel costs -- and steadily increasing electricity rates -- mean systems pay for themselves faster than ever, the upfront costs remain out of reach for many.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

“Yeah, well, you should’ve been upfront about that too,” I say angrily.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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