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   Hon·es·ty

   /ˈänəstē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being honest: "they spoke with convincing honesty about their fears" Similar moral correctnessuprightnesshonorablenesshonorintegritymoralsmoralityethicsprinciple(high) principlesnobilityrighteousnessrectituderight-mindednessupstandingnessvirtuegoodnessprobityworthinesshigh-mindednessjustnessfairnessincorruptibilitytruthfulnesstruthveracitytrustworthinessreliabilityconscientiousnessscrupulousnessreputabilitydependabilityloyaltyfaithfulnessfidelitytruthfulnesstruthsinceritycandorfranknessdirectnessforthrightnessopennessstraightforwardnessplainnessgenuinenessbluntnessoutspokennessOpposite dishonestyinsincerity
   • ▪ referring to or using a way of charging for goods or services that relies on the customers to leave money in an unattended receptacle even though there is no one to collect their payments: British "an honesty bar"
   • 2. a European plant with purple or white flowers and round, flat, translucent seedpods that are used for indoor flower arrangements.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French honeste, from Latin honestas, from honestus (see honest). The original sense was ‘honor, respectability’, later ‘decorum, virtue, chastity’. The plant is so named from its seed pods, translucency symbolizing lack of deceit.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHONESTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   B2. the quality of being honest: I appreciate your honesty. in all honesty I must tell you in all honesty (= truthfully and hiding nothing) that there is little chance of the proposal being approved. Fewer examples. She spoke with brutal honesty - I was too old for the job. He should be praised for his honesty.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHONESTY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   honesty noun [U] (QUALITY) Add to word list. Add to word list. B2. the quality of being honest: I appreciate your honesty. in all honesty I must tell you in all honesty (= truthfully and hiding nothing) that there is little chance of the proposal being approved. Fewer examples.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › honestyHonesty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Even if you don't mean it. The original meaning of honesty had more to do with honor than truthfulness, although the two are naturally linked. The trait of honesty has been prized for centuries, and Shakespeare once wrote, "Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself."

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHONEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   B1. telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat, or lie: She's completely honest. I'd like you to give me an honest answer / your honest opinion. He had an honest face (= he looked like he could be trusted). Opposite. dishonest. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. morally right.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › honestHONEST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. truthful; ethical; fair; not lying or cheating: She's an honest person. Synonyms: scrupulous, principled, moral, incorruptible, good, ethical, conscientious, veracious, truthful, trustworthy, just, honorable, fair.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhonesty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of honesty noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHONESTY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Definition of 'honesty' Word Frequency. honesty. (ɒnɪsti ) uncountable noun. Honesty is the quality of being honest. They said the greatest virtues in a politician were integrity, correctness, and honesty. See in all honesty. More Synonyms of honesty. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.