honest (Meaning)
honest (a)
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
honest (s)
without dissimulation; frank
worthy of being depended on
without pretensions
marked by truth
not forged
gained or earned without cheating or stealing
honest (a.)
Decent; honorable; suitable; becoming.
Characterized by integrity or fairness and straight/forwardness in conduct, thought, speech, etc.; upright; just; equitable; trustworthy; truthful; sincere; free from fraud, guile, or duplicity; not false; -- said of persons and acts, and of things to which a moral quality is imputed; as, an honest judge or merchant; an honest statement; an honest bargain; an honest business; an honest book; an honest confession.
Open; frank; as, an honest countenance.
Chaste; faithful; virtuous.
To adorn; to grace; to honor; to make becoming, appropriate, or honorable.
Synonyms & Antonyms of honest
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Antonyms:
- duplicitous
- insincere
- unscrupulous
- fallacious
- fibbing
- fibbing
- insincere
- unreliable
- fallacious
- unreliable
- hypocritical
- deceptive
- unscrupulous
- undependable
- untrustworthy
- hypocritical
- untrustworthy
- pretending
- deceptive
- duplicitous
- unbelievable
- prevaricating
- pretending
- unbelievable
- prevaricating
- undependable
honest Sentence Examples
- John's unwavering honesty inspired trust among his colleagues.
- The witness gave an honest account of the events, leaving no room for doubt.
- Integrity dictated that I offer an honest assessment of the situation.
- The politician's honesty resonated with voters, boosting his credibility.
- In a world of deception, honesty is a rare and precious virtue.
- The honest vendor refused to overcharge customers, prioritizing integrity over profit.
- The researcher's honesty ensured the accuracy and reliability of the study's findings.
- Honest communication fosters trust and strengthens relationships.
- I'm committed to living an honest life, free from deceit and falsehood.
- The honest citizens reported the crime, knowing their duty to justice.
FAQs About the word honest
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent, without dissimulation; frank, worthy of being depended on, without pretensions, marked by truth,
genuine,outspoken, frank, truthful, credible, reliable, true, conscientious, candid, forthright
untruthful, lying,dishonest, dishonest, lying, false, false, untrue, untruthful, mendacious
John's unwavering honesty inspired trust among his colleagues.
The witness gave an honest account of the events, leaving no room for doubt.
Integrity dictated that I offer an honest assessment of the situation.
The politician's honesty resonated with voters, boosting his credibility.
