bona fide
adjectiveGenuine or made in good faith.
Genuine
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Clear all filtersGenuine or made in good faith.
Genuine
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Open and honest expression.
Dishonest or willing to misuse a position for improper gain.
Dishonest or unprincipled
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The act of deliberately misleading someone through false statements or appearances.
Not candid or sincere, especially while pretending to be straightforward.
Deceit through contradictory words or conduct.
Deceptive double-dealing
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Direct and candid in expression.
Direct and candid
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Open, sincere, and direct in expressing what one thinks.
Openly candid
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Expressing feelings or intentions that are not honestly held.
A lack of honesty or genuineness in expressed feelings or intentions.
Lack of genuineness
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Honesty and adherence to principles, or the soundness of a whole.
Honesty and principle
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Presenting another person's words, ideas, or work as one's own without proper acknowledgment.
Insincerity shown by presenting different or conflicting attitudes to different people.
Conflicting insincere attitudes
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Not guided by ethical standards or a sense of right conduct.
Willing to act dishonestly or unfairly without regard for moral principles.
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