What is another word for to be honest?

Pronunciation: [təbi ˈɒnɪst] (IPA)

"To be honest" is a common phrase used to express one's sincerity in a given situation. However, there are several other synonyms that can convey the same meaning. "To tell the truth," "frankly speaking," "in all honesty," "truthfully," "in all frankness" and "candidly" are all commonly used synonyms for "to be honest." Each of these phrases can be used interchangeably to express the sincerity and authenticity of a statement. Choosing the right synonym to convey your message can make a big difference, and it's important to choose a phrase that aligns with your intended tone and message.

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What are the hypernyms for To be honest?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with To be honest

  • You have to be funny about it and honest about it. You can't leave yourself out of that mix. You have to be honest enough to say, I'm that messed-up one in the family.
    Louie Anderson
  • Our lives improve only when we take chances - and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves.
    Walter Anderson
  • I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own.
    Dido Armstrong
  • For me, romance isn't an over-the-top act. It's someone offering to help and to support me. Or if that person thinks I'm making the wrong decision, he'll tell me. I want him to be honest, because being that honest takes a lot of guts.
    Thora Birch
  • I had never done anything with blue screen before, or prosthetics, or anything like that. Lord of the Rings was like stepping into a videogame for me. It was another world completely. But, to be honest, I basically did it so that I could have the ears. I thought they would really work with my bare head.Working with Martin Scorsese was an absolute minute-by-minute education without him ever being grandiose about it.
    Cate Blanchett

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