plain-dealing
Straightforward business dealings
Plain-dealing describes honest, straightforward conduct in business or personal affairs—no hidden agendas, no deception.
Someone who is plain-dealing says what they mean and keeps their word: I appreciate his plain-dealing; you always know where you stand with him.
The term is slightly old-fashioned but still appears in legal and commercial contexts where transparency matters.
Clear and uncomplicated
- candidHonest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
- truthfulAccurate and sincere
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
transparent · forthright · direct · openness · blunt · upfront · guileless · unvarnished
Impartial and unbiased
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- honorableHaving high moral standards
reputable · scrupulous · principled · square · aboveboard · merchant · trader · contract
Moral soundness and consistency
- rectitudeMoral straightness
- probityThorough moral honesty
- uprightnessMoral correctness and honesty
- virtueMoral goodness or merit
moral · noble · decent · respectable · trustworthy · honorable · principled · steadfast
straightforward
Clear and uncomplicated
sincere · transparent · forthright · direct · openness · blunt · upfront · guileless · unvarnished · plainspoken
fair
Impartial and unbiased
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
honorable · reputable · scrupulous · principled · square · aboveboard · merchant · trader · contract · handshake
integrity
Moral soundness and consistency
- rectitudeMoral straightness
- probityThorough moral honesty
- uprightnessMoral correctness and honesty
virtue · moral · noble · decent · respectable · trustworthy · honorable · principled · steadfast · reliable
plain-dealingduplicitous
Deliberately deceptive in nature
deceitful · dishonest · deceptive · double-dealing · two-faced
plain-dealingartful
Cleverly deceptive
sophisticated · calculating · wily · devious · Machiavellian
plain-dealingartful
Cleverly deceptive
sophisticated · slick · smooth · calculating · wily
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