actual β You use actual to emphasize that you are referring to something real or genuine.
authentic β An authentic person, object, or emotion is genuine.
forthright β going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
frank β direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.
genuine β possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique.
honest β honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
ingenuous β free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation; candid; sincere.
just β guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness: We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations.
naive β having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality; unsophisticated; ingenuous.
open β not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
real β true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
reliable β that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
sincere β free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
truthful β telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
upright β erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
valid β sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
faithful β strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
loyal β faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state: a loyal subject.
trustworthy β deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
aboveboard β An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
true β being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false: a true story.
careless β If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
foolish β resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
ignorant β lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
stupid β lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
blunt β If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
idiotic β of, relating to, or characteristic of an idiot.
inept β without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
obtuse β not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull.
senseless β destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
slow β moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
unclever β mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
unintelligent β deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
unreasonable β not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
stylish β characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.
unwise β not wise; foolish; imprudent; lacking in good sense or judgment: an unwise choice; an unwise man.
frivolous β characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
unthinking β thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate: an unthinking, tactless person.
