upfront

• Beschreibt eine Person, die ehrlich, direkt und offen in ihren Handlungen oder in ihrer Kommunikation ist. Bezieht sich auch auf etwas, das offen, direkt oder ohne Verheimlichung geschieht.

Describes someone who is honest, direct, and open in their dealings or communication.

1. Frank and honestB2informal

   Open, direct, and straightforward in communication or behavior.

   Offen und ehrlich

   • She was upfront about her intentions from the start.
   • I appreciate that you are being upfront with me about the problem.
   • He gave an upfront explanation of the costs involved.

   Synonymecandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenplainspokenstraightforward

   Antonymecageydeceptivedishonestevasiveguardedindirectinsincerereservedsecretiveshiftyslyuntruthful

2. Paid in advanceB2informal

   Relating to payment made at the beginning of a transaction or service.

   Im Voraus bezahlt

   • The landlord requires an upfront deposit before moving in.
   • We need to pay the fee upfront to secure the booking.
   • The company asked for an upfront payment for the custom order.

   Synonymeadvanceprepaidprepayment

   Antonymeafterpostpaid