honest

Telling the truth and not disposed to cheat, steal, or lie.

• He gave an honest answer when asked about the financial discrepancy.

• Are you being completely honest with yourself about why the project failed?

Earned or done by fair and legitimate means without deceit.

• She worked long hours to make an honest living as a carpenter.

• Can an honest business survive against competitors who regularly cut regulatory corners?

Plain, direct, and free from pretense or artificiality.

• The restaurant serves simple, honest food without unnecessary garnishes.

• What made her writing memorable was its honest assessment of suburban boredom.