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- Dictionaryhonesty/ˈɒnɪsti/
noun
- 1. the quality of being honest: "they spoke with convincing honesty about their fears" Similar Opposite
- 2. a European plant with purple or white flowers and round, flat, translucent seed pods which are used for indoor flower arrangements.
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The meaning of HONESTY is adherence to the facts : sincerity. How to use honesty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Honesty.
HONESTY definition: 1. the quality of being honest: 2. a plant with purple or white flowers whose seeds are contained…. Learn more.
noun. , plural hon·es·ties. the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness. Synonyms: rectitude, probity, integrity. Antonyms: dishonesty. truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness. Synonyms: veracity, candor. freedom from deceit or fraud.
4 meanings: 1. the condition of being honest 2. sincerity or fairness 3. archaic virtue or respect 4. Also called: lunary,.... Click for more definitions.
noun. honesties. The state or quality of being honest. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Truthfulness; sincerity. In all honesty. American Heritage. Chastity. American Heritage.
HONEST definition: 1. telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat, or lie: 2. telling the…. Learn more.
The original meaning of honesty had more to do with honor than truthfulness, although the two are naturally linked. The trait of honesty has been prized for centuries, and Shakespeare once wrote, "Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself."