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   honest

   /ˈɒnɪst/

   adjective

   • 1. free of deceit; truthful and sincere: "I haven't been totally honest with you" Similar truthfulsincerecandidfrankdirectopenforthrightstraightstraightforwardgenuinebluntplain-spokenplain-speakingmatter-of-factoutspokenas straight as a diestraight from the shoulderinformal:upfrontarchaic:free-spokenobjectiveimpartialunbiasedbalancedunprejudiceddisinterestedeven-handedfairjustequitableOpposite insincerebiased
   • ▪ morally correct or virtuous: "I did the only right and honest thing" Similar morally correctuprighthonourablemoralethicalprincipledrighteousright-mindedrespectablevirtuousgoodworthydecentlaw-abidinghigh-mindedupstandingjustfairincorruptibleanti-corruptiontruthfultrueveracioustrustworthytrustyreliableconscientiousscrupulousreputabledependableloyalfaithfulinformal:on the levelhonest-to-goodnessOpposite dishonest
   • ▪ fairly earned, especially through hard work: "he's struggling to make an honest living"
   • ▪ (of an action) done with good intentions even if unsuccessful or misguided: "he'd made an honest mistake" Similar genuinerealauthenticactualtruelegitimateabove boardfair and squarebona fideinformal:legitkosheron the levelhonest-to-goodnessOpposite intentional
   • ▪ simple, unpretentious, and unsophisticated: "good honest food with no gimmicks"

   adverb

   • 1. used to persuade someone of the truth of something: informal "you'll like it when you get there, honest"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the sense ‘held in or deserving of honour’): via Old French from Latin honestus, from honos (see honour).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHONEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HONEST definition: 1. telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat, or lie: 2. telling the…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of HONEST is free from fraud or deception : legitimate, truthful. How to use honest in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Honest.

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   Honest definition: truthful; ethical; fair; not lying or cheating. See examples of HONEST used in a sentence.

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   The adjective honest is perfect for describing someone who tells the truth. If you're always honest, it means you're truthful and sincere no matter what.

6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › honesthonest - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · honest ( comparative more honest or (nonstandard) honester, superlative most honest or (nonstandard) honestest) (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright . We’re the most honest people you will ever come across.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHONEST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 13, 2024 · If you describe someone as honest, you mean that they always tell the truth, and do not try to deceive people or break the law.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhonest adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of honest adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Adjective. Adverb. Verb. Filter. adjective. honester. Held in respect; honorable. Webster's New World. Marked by or displaying integrity; upright. An honest lawyer. American Heritage. Equitable; fair. Honest wages for an honest day's work. American Heritage. That will not lie, cheat, or steal; truthful; trustworthy. Webster's New World.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHONEST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    HONEST definition: 1. sincere and telling the truth: 2. not likely to lie, cheat, or steal: 3. used to express your…. Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHONEST - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    Definitions of 'honest' 1. If you describe someone as honest, you mean that they always tell the truth, and do not try to deceive people or break the law. [...] 2. If you are honest in a particular situation, you tell the complete truth or give your sincere opinion, even if this is not very pleasant. [...] 3.