transparent

Allowing light to pass through completely so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

• The clean glass was so transparent that several birds flew straight into the patio door.

• Are these plastic containers completely transparent or slightly cloudy?

Open and honest, with nothing hidden.

• The company promised a transparent investigation into the accounting discrepancies.

• The school board promised to be more transparent about how it spends money.

Easy to see through or recognize, so it fools no one.

• His transparent excuse fooled no one at the meeting.

• Was her attempt to change the subject really that transparent?