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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."
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.
1. a. : free from fraud or deception : legitimate, truthful. an honest plea. an honest presentation of facts. b. : genuine, real. making honest stops at stop signs Christian Science Monitor. c. : humble, plain. good honest food. 2. a. : reputable, respectable. honest decent people. b. chiefly British : good, worthy. an honest fellow.
1. as in integrity. devotion to telling the truth George Washington has gone down in history for his honesty. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. integrity. sincerity. truthfulness. reliability. authenticity. credibility. veracity. probity. verity. reliableness. frankness. truth. accuracy. forthrightness. candor. candidness.
Definition of honesty noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · 1. 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. 2. uncountable noun. Honesty is a plant whose seeds are contained in silvery-white papery discs . More Synonyms of honesty. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
noun. uk / ˈɒnɪsti / us. Add to word list. B2 [ U ] the quality of being honest. in all honesty. used when you are saying what you really think or feel about something: In all honesty, I'd rather not go. Opposite. dishonesty. (Definition of honesty from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of honesty.
