upfront
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4.3
- adjective
- /ʌpˈfrʌnt/
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- Lawyers must manage client expectations by being upfront about what is possible and what is not.
You know, I'm a pretty, I'm a pretty upfront person.
- You know, I'm a pretty, I'm a pretty upfront person.
- You know, Dove is a very faithful, kind of upfront, honest guy.
- Although I think Nvidia's actually been pretty upfront that it's that it's been their fault.
- So, you know, kids ask the most upfront questions.
- She's not being completely upfront with him.
- I, I, I wish that NVIDIA was more upfront with us.
- But I think people there in general are more upfront.
- No, my father wouldn't say he wanted to be upfront.
Examples
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It's called being upfront and transparent to your clients.
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Like dating and having to, you know, be upfront and honest about your past.
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But probably what I would say is important is to be upfront from the beginning.
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Social workers were also upfront about the religious nature of the program.
Academic text (2009) -
I have been upfront regarding the many limitations of this study.
Academic text (2018) -
Discussing salary and responsibility upfront, smart, very smart.
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You know, I'm a pretty, I'm a pretty upfront person.
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Uh, I'm gonna be right upfront with you and tell you where I'm coming from.
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He's been honest and upfront, but hasn't had a lot of acceptance.
Academic text (2004) -
It's essential to be upfront about your intentions when starting a new relationship.
Synonyms
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1.0
Truthful and fair, not cheating or lying
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1.6
In an honest and direct way
302
3.5
Honest and clear in speech or action
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1.3
Always saying what really happened and not lying
104
3.4
Open and honest when giving opinions or feelings
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3.6
Payment made before work starts or words that are honest and direct
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4.6
Open and honest, telling the truth even when it is hard
78
4.2
To speak freely and directly about opinions or feelings
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4.1
A person or process that is open and honest and does not hide information
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3.6
Someone who is honest and direct, not hiding anything
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4.9
Ready to talk and share information
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4.3
Directly and openly, without hiding or delay
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5.5
Being direct and honest when talking or acting
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6.3
Someone who speaks clearly and honestly without hiding things
Antonyms
How Honest
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word upfront comes from the simple parts up and front, which together mean 'in front' or forward. That's why to be upfront is to put your thoughts forward and be honest and direct.