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- Dictionaryhonesty/ˈɒnɪsti/
noun
- 1. the quality of being honest: "they spoke with convincing honesty about their fears" Similar Opposite
- 2. a European plant with purple or white flowers and round, flat, translucent seed pods which are used for indoor flower arrangements.
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Learn the meaning of honesty as a noun, with synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases. Find out how honesty relates to integrity, probity, and chastity.
Honesty is the quality of being honest, which means telling the truth and not lying or cheating. Learn more about the meaning, usage and idioms of honesty with Cambridge Dictionary.
Honesty definition: the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.. See examples of HONESTY used in a sentence.
The original meaning of honesty had more to do with honor than truthfulness, although the two are naturally linked. The trait of honesty has been prized for centuries, and Shakespeare once wrote, "Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself."
Learn the meaning of honesty as a quality and a plant, and see how to use it in sentences and idioms. Find translations of honesty in different languages and a pronunciation guide.
Honesty is the quality of being honest, which means telling the truth and not lying or cheating. Learn how to use the word honesty in different contexts, idioms and collocations with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
Honesty is the quality of being honest, truthful, or upright. It can also refer to a plant with silvery-white pods. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms of honesty.