Honest: meaning, definitions and examples

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honest

 

[ ˈɒnɪst ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in moral context

Free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere. Showing fairness and straightforwardness of conduct.

Synonyms

reliable, sincere, trustworthy, truthful, upright

Examples of usage

  • He was an honest man who would never lie.
  • She gave an honest opinion on the matter.
  • The judge was known for being honest and impartial in his decisions.
Context #2 | Adjective

in general context

Not deceptive or fraudulent; genuine. Marked by integrity and a strong sense of ethical behavior.

Synonyms

authentic, forthright, genuine, sincere, true

Examples of usage

  • She always pays an honest price for the products she buys.
  • It's refreshing to meet someone so honest and transparent in their dealings.

Translations

Translations of the word "honest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 honesto

🇮🇳 ईमानदार (īmāndār)

🇩🇪 ehrlich

🇮🇩 jujur

🇺🇦 чесний

🇵🇱 uczciwy

🇯🇵 正直 (しょうじき, shōjiki)

🇫🇷 honnête

🇪🇸 honesto

🇹🇷 dürüst

🇰🇷 정직한 (jeongjihan)

🇸🇦 صادق (ṣādiq)

🇨🇿 čestný

🇸🇰 čestný

🇨🇳 诚实 (chéngshí)

🇸🇮 pošten

🇮🇸 heiðarlegur

🇰🇿 адал

🇬🇪 პატიოსანი (p'at'iosani)

🇦🇿 dürüst

🇲🇽 honesto

Etymology

The word 'honest' originated from the Old French word 'honeste', which came from the Latin 'honestus' meaning 'honorable' or 'respectable'. The concept of honesty has been valued in various cultures throughout history as a virtue associated with truthfulness, integrity, and moral uprightness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,160, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.