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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. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › honestnessHonestness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · the "honest" family. the quality of being honest.

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4. 7esl.com › to-be-honest60+ Ways to Say "To Be Honest" in English • 7ESL

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   Jun 15, 2024 · To be honest, there are other ways to say this phrase. For example, you could say “frankly,” “in all honesty,” or “to tell you the truth.” While each of these phrases has a different connotation, they all communicate the same message – that you’re about to give your honest opinion on something.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - 6 Minute English / How honest are we?

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   2 days ago · The adjective honest means truthful and not trying to cheat people. Neil And the noun is honesty – the quality of being truthful. Have you ever cheated an honesty box, Rob? Rob...

6. ca.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentWhat Is Integrity in Leadership? (With Definition and Tips)

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Honest Leaders with integrity tell the truth despite the consequences. Honesty helps prevent smaller problems from becoming a detriment to an organization. For example, a company may announce a product launch date but then delay the launch due to issues discovered during product testing.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › be honestBe honest/frank Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 22, 2024 · The meaning of BE HONEST/FRANK is to speak in a very direct or truthful way. How to use be honest/frank in a sentence.

8. hackspirit.com › traits-of-a-genuinely-honest-person12 traits of a genuinely honest person - Hack Spirit

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   Jun 10, 2024 · The social status quo is clear: lying is bad; honesty is good. Whether we want to get tips on how to become more honest, or are simply curious as to how to spot people who are truly honest, read on. In this article, we’ll be looking into why people lie as well as 12 traits of a genuinely honest person.

9. experteditor.com.au › blog › signs-youre-a-really-good-person8 signs you’re a really good person, according to science

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   6 days ago · 1) You’re empathetic. Empathy is a significant trait in identifying whether you’re a good person, according to numerous scientific studies. It’s the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. But it’s more than just being able to relate to someone else’s emotions.