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

Example Sentences

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She said they handed over three months' rent upfront, plus holding and security deposits.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"These are things that we're dealing with these days upfront and personal, and I think that's what makes 'Giant' so important, and what's made it such a success," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

K.B. is upfront about his father’s emotional distance and absenteeism during his childhood.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Lopez replied that New Jersey law requires providers to disclose out-of-network status upfront and questioned the high charges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“It takes a lot of guts to be as upfront as he is. I meant what I said at Khalil’s funeral, Starr. It was very brave of you to talk to the police.”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

upfront

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