Honest: meaning, definitions and examples
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honest
[ ˈɒnɪst ]
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.
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.