| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | actually | in reality; to be truthful |
| 2. | admittedly | as one must admit |
| 3. | as it happens | in fact; actually |
| 4. | as it is | in reality |
| 5. | as it turns out | in fact; actually |
| 6. | at bottom | in essence; truly |
| 7. | at heart | in essence; truly |
| 8. | authentically | in a real, sincere way |
| 9. | basically | in essence; really |
| 10. | believe me | trust what I’m saying |
| 11. | between you and me | said in confidence |
| 12. | beyond doubt | without doubt |
| 13. | bluntly | in a blunt, direct way |
| 14. | by my lights | in my honest opinion |
| 15. | candidly | in an open, honest way |
| 16. | certainly | without doubt |
| 17. | clearly | plainly; without confusion |
| 18. | confessedly | admittedly; by confession |
| 19. | confidentially | speaking in confidence |
| 20. | cross my heart | I swear it’s true |
| 21. | directly | without evasion |
| 22. | essentially | in essence; basically |
| 23. | fairly | in a fair, honest way |
| 24. | for what it’s worth | as a candid aside |
| 25. | forthrightly | in a direct, honest way |
| 26. | frankly | in a blunt, truthful way |
| 27. | fundamentally | in a basic, true sense |
| 28. | genuinely | in a genuine way |
| 29. | hand on heart | with sincere honesty |
| 30. | I admit | I acknowledge truthfully |
| 31. | I confess | I admit openly |
| 32. | I have to admit | I admit it |
| 33. | I have to say | I must admit |
| 34. | I must admit | I admit it |
| 35. | I must say | I have to admit |
| 36. | I won’t lie | I will be truthful |
| 37. | I won’t mince words | I will speak bluntly |
| 38. | I won’t sugarcoat it | I will speak plainly |
| 39. | in all fairness | to be fair and truthful |
| 40. | in all honesty | with complete honesty |
| 41. | in earnest | seriously; genuinely |
| 42. | in fact | actually; as a matter of fact |
| 43. | in my honest opinion | in my truthful view |
| 44. | in sincerity | with sincere intent |
| 45. | in truth | in reality |
| 46. | no doubt | certainly |
| 47. | no joke | seriously; truly |
| 48. | no kidding | seriously; truly |
| 49. | not going to lie | speaking candidly |
| 50. | not gonna lie | speaking candidly |
| 51. | not kidding | seriously; truly |
| 52. | off the record | not for public sharing |
| 53. | openly | without hiding the truth |
| 54. | outspokenly | in a very frank way |
| 55. | plain-spoken | using simple, honest speech |
| 56. | plainly | in a straightforward way |
| 57. | plainspoken | using simple, honest speech |
| 58. | really | in fact; actually |
| 59. | right off | immediately; frankly |
| 60. | right out | openly; immediately |
| 61. | seriously | in earnest; truly |
| 62. | sincerely | in a sincere, honest way |
| 63. | straight | direct and honest |
| 64. | straightforwardly | in a direct, honest way |
| 65. | strictly speaking | in exact terms |
| 66. | surely | certainly; without doubt |
| 67. | to be blunt | speaking bluntly |
| 68. | to be candid | speaking candidly |
| 69. | to be direct | speaking directly |
| 70. | to be fair | speaking fairly |
| 71. | to be frank | speaking candidly |
| 72. | to be honest | speaking truthfully |
| 73. | to be sincere | speaking sincerely |
| 74. | to be truthful | speaking truthfully |
| 75. | to put it bluntly | to say it bluntly |
| 76. | to put it frankly | to say it frankly |
| 77. | to put it plainly | to say it simply |
| 78. | to put it simply | to say it simply |
| 79. | to put it straight | to say it directly |
| 80. | to tell the truth | speaking the truth |
| 81. | truly | in truth; genuinely |
| 82. | truth be told | to be truthful |
| 83. | truthfully | in a truthful manner |
| 84. | unambiguously | clearly; without ambiguity |
| 85. | undeniably | in a way that can’t be denied |
| 86. | unequivocally | without doubt or evasion |
| 87. | unquestionably | without question |
| 88. | unreservedly | without holding back |
| 89. | upfront | open and direct |
| 90. | veritably | truly; really |
| 91. | with candor | with openness and honesty |
| 92. | with candour | with openness and honesty |
| 93. | with forthrightness | with directness |
| 94. | with frankness | with direct honesty |
| 95. | with openness | without concealment |
| 96. | with sincerity | in a sincere way |
| 97. | with transparency | without hidden motives |
| 98. | without exaggeration | not overstating |
| 99. | without pretence | without pretending |
| 100. | without pretense | without pretending |
