Honester: meaning, definitions and examples
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honester
[ ˈhɒnəstə ]
more honest
The term 'honester' is a comparative form of the adjective 'honest', meaning more truthful or sincere than another person or thing. It is used to indicate a greater degree of honesty in comparison to something else. However, this form is not commonly used in modern English, where 'more honest' is generally preferred.
Synonyms
more candid, more sincere, more truthful.
Examples of usage
- She is a honester person than her colleague.
- He was recognized as a honester leader than his predecessor.
Translations
Translations of the word "honester" in other languages:
🇵🇹 honesto
🇮🇳 ईमानदार
- ईमानदार महिला
- ईमानदार आदमी
🇩🇪 ehrlich
🇮🇩 jujur
- jujur wanita
- jujur pria
🇺🇦 чесний
🇵🇱 uczciwy
🇯🇵 正直な
🇫🇷 honnête
🇪🇸 honesto
🇹🇷 dürüst
🇰🇷 정직한
🇸🇦 صادق
🇨🇿 poctivý
🇸🇰 poctivý
🇨🇳 诚实的
🇸🇮 pošten
🇮🇸 heiðarlegur
🇰🇿 адал
- адал әйел
- адал ер
🇬🇪 სამართლიანი
🇦🇿 səmimi
🇲🇽 honesto
Etymology
The word 'honest' originates from the Latin 'honestus', which means 'esteemed, respected', derived from 'honor', meaning 'worthiness' or 'nobility'. Its evolution into Middle English saw the adoption of various forms, including 'honest' in its modern sense of being truthful and upright in character. The comparative form 'honester' emerged as a grammatical way to express a higher degree of honesty; however, this usage has declined in preference to 'more honest' in contemporary language. Historically, discussions of honesty have tied into moral philosophies, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness in both social interactions and personal conduct throughout various cultures.