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honestly Synonyms
Another word for honestly
Choosing another word for honestly depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a truthful, fair, or honorable manner, without deceit or fraud.
Usage Example
"The company built its reputation by dealing truthfully with all of its clients and suppliers."
Strongest
truthfully
fairly
honorably
sincerely
Strong
scrupulously
openly
candidly
aboveboard
uprightly
justly
• adverb (Context 2)
Used as a sentence modifier to emphasize the sincerity, frankness, or truth of a statement, even if it sounds surprising.
Usage Example
"frankly, I had no idea that the deadline had been moved up to this Friday."
Strongest
frankly
truly
genuinely
really
seriously
Strong
candidly
truthfully
sincerely
• interjection (Context 3)
Used to express mild annoyance, disbelief, exasperation, or dismay at someone's behavior or a situation.
Usage Example
"really! You left your wet towels on the wooden floor again."
Strongest
really
seriously
Strong
come on
good grief
for goodness' sake
goodness
Opposites of honestly
The opposite of honestly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
dishonestly
deceitfully
fraudulently
unfairly
corruptly
underhandedly
falsely
crookedly
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Honestly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/honestly