Honesty: meaning, definitions and examples
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honesty
[ 'ɒnɪsti ]
in relationships
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Synonyms
integrity, sincerity, truthfulness
Examples of usage
- She valued honesty above all else in her friendships.
- His honesty and integrity made him a trusted employee.
in communication
The quality of being fair and straightforward in speech and behavior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His honesty in negotiations earned him respect from his colleagues.
- She appreciated his honesty when he admitted his mistake.
in character
The quality of being free from deceit or fraud.
Synonyms
probity, rectitude, uprightness
Examples of usage
- The company's reputation for honesty attracted loyal customers.
- She was known for her honesty in all her dealings.
Translations
Translations of the word "honesty" in other languages:
🇵🇹 honestidade
🇮🇳 ईमानदारी
🇩🇪 Ehrlichkeit
🇮🇩 kejujuran
🇺🇦 чесність
🇵🇱 uczciwość
🇯🇵 正直さ
🇫🇷 honnêteté
🇪🇸 honestidad
🇹🇷 dürüstlük
🇰🇷 정직
🇸🇦 أمانة
🇨🇿 poctivost
🇸🇰 čestnosť
🇨🇳 诚实
🇸🇮 poštenje
🇮🇸 heiðarleiki
🇰🇿 адалдық
🇬🇪 პატიოსნება
🇦🇿 dürüstlük
🇲🇽 honestidad
Word origin
The word 'honesty' originated from the Middle English word 'honeste', which came from the Old French word 'honeste' and the Latin word 'honestas'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the quality of being truthful, fair, and morally upright.
See also: dishonest, dishonestly, dishonesty, honestly.