square shooter
Reliably truthful person
A square shooter is someone who deals honestly and fairly with others.
The term comes from the older sense of square meaning upright or straightforward.
He's a square shooter—you can trust his word.
The expression is somewhat dated but still understood, especially in American English.
Directly honest in manner
- frankOpen and direct
- candidHonest and direct
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
- directUndeviating or to guide
plain-spoken · straightforward · upfront · truthful · unvarnished · unfiltered · open · transparent
Having strong moral beliefs
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- scrupulousThorough and principled
virtuous · righteous · conscientious · moral · incorruptible · fair-minded · just · equitable
Worthy of trust
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
loyal · true · solid · consistent · unwavering · stand-up · rock-solid · true-blue
Genuinely felt, not feigned
- genuineTruly what it claims
- authenticVerified as original
- guilelessFree from deceit
- unpretentiousLacking false superiority
decent · salt-of-the-earth · straight-up · no-frills · what-you-see-is-what-you-get · down-to-earth · unassuming · wholesome
forthright
Directly honest in manner
direct · plain-spoken · straightforward · upfront · truthful · unvarnished · unfiltered · open · transparent · unreserved
principled
Having strong moral beliefs
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- honorableHaving high moral standards
scrupulous · virtuous · righteous · conscientious · moral · incorruptible · fair-minded · just · equitable · aboveboard
dependable
Worthy of trust
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
faithful · loyal · true · solid · consistent · unwavering · stand-up · rock-solid · true-blue
sincere
Genuinely felt, not feigned
unpretentious · decent · salt-of-the-earth · straight-up · no-frills · what-you-see-is-what-you-get · down-to-earth · unassuming · wholesome