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Meaning of honest
having or showing a strong moral principle of being truthful and fair
Etymology of honest
The word "honest" originates from the Old French "honeste," which is derived from the Latin "honestus," meaning "honorable" or "virtuous"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who adhere to high moral standards and demonstrate integrity in their actions and words
Synonyms
truthful
sincere
genuine
authentic
reliable
trustworthy
upright
virtuous
moral
ethical
principled
righteous
just
fair
equitable
candid
open
transparent
straightforward
frank
direct
honest-to-goodness
honorable
respectable
decent
moralistic
scrupulous
conscientious
faithful
loyal
dependable
steady
steadfast
constant
Definitions
- Free of deceit, truthful, and morally upright
- * Acting with integrity, fairness, and transparency in one's words and actions
Usage Examples
- She was known for being an honest and trustworthy friend
- * The company's honest approach to business helped build a strong reputation
- * He gave an honest account of the events, leaving out no details
Antonyms
dishonest
deceitful
insincere
untrustworthy
corrupt
fraudulent
unscrupulous
immoral
unethical
unjust
unfair
dishonest
false
fake
artificial
pretended
hypocritical
duplicitous
double-dealing
cunning
sly
crafty
crooked
shady