transparent
Open, honest, and easy to perceive; not secretive.
Examples
In a meeting
“We need to be transparent with the team about the budget cuts.”
Over coffee
“I appreciate that you're being transparent about what happened.”
Why this word
clear
transparent emphasizes openness and visibility of processes or information, while clear focuses on ease of understanding
open
transparent implies deliberate disclosure and accountability, while open broadly suggests accessibility
honest
transparent stresses visibility of operations and decision-making, while honest refers to truthfulness in communication
Usage tip
In business, implies openness about processes and decisions. Builds trust. The noun form 'transparency' is very common in corporate culture.
Etymology
Latin transparere — trans (through) + parere (to appear, be visible)
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