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Meaning of honesty
The quality of being honest
Etymology of honesty
The word "honesty" originates from the Old French word "honesté," which is derived from the Latin word "honestas," meaning "honour, dignity, or integrity"
The Latin word "honestas" is derived from the word "honos," meaning "honour" or "dignity"
The word "honesty" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe moral uprightness and integrity
Synonyms
integrity
sincerity
truthfulness
candor
fairness
straightforwardness
openness
transparency
uprightness
morality
ethics
virtue
probity
rectitude
honor
decency
trustworthiness
reliability
faithfulness
loyalty
forthrightness
frankness
authenticity
genuineness
veracity
correctness
righteousness
justness
equity
impartiality
disinterestedness
conscientiousness
scrupulousness
principle
morals
ethics
principles
Definitions
- The quality of being honest, moral uprightness, and integrity
- * The refusal to lie, cheat, or steal
- * The quality of being free from deceit, fraud, or dishonesty
Usage Examples
- The company's commitment to honesty and transparency helped to build trust with its customers
- * She was known for her honesty and integrity, and was respected by her peers and colleagues
- * The teacher emphasized the importance of honesty and fairness in all aspects of life
Antonyms
dishonesty
deceit
fraud
cheating
lying
stealing
corruption
bribery
embezzlement
nepotism
cronyism
favoritism
partiality
bias
unfairness
injustice
immorality
unscrupulousness
dishonestness
untruthfulness
falsity
misrepresentation
deception
duplicity
hypocrisy
insincerity
treachery
perfidy