Honest

Quick meaning: Honest is an adjective meaning (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

Meaning

(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

More Meanings

1. (of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
2. In good faith; without malice.
3. (of a measurement device) Accurate.
4. Authentic; full.
5. Earned or acquired in a fair manner.
6. Open; frank.
7. (obsolete) Decent; honourable; suitable; becoming.

Example Sentences

brutally honest

an honest scale

honest reporting

an honest mistake

Word Forms

• honester
• honestest
• honests
• honesting
• honested

Synonyms for honest

Depending on context, synonyms include earnest, forthright, upfront, foursquare, frank, genuine.

Antonyms for honest

Common opposites include dishonest, hypocritical, insincere, shady, dishonorable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sincere, truthful, veracious, trusty, trustworthy, dependable.

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