honest

adjective
UK: /ˈɒnɪst/
US: /ˈɑːnɪst/

  1. Telling the truth; not likely to lie, cheat, or steal.

    1. She is an honest person, and I trust her completely. [ ] [ ]
    2. I appreciate your honest opinion, even if it's not what I wanted to hear. [ ] [ ]

  2. Morally correct or virtuous; behaving in a way that is morally good.

    1. He made an honest living by working hard every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. It was an honest mistake, and she apologized sincerely for the error. [ ] [ ]

  3. Sincere and genuine; showing true feelings and beliefs.

    1. That was an honest compliment, I really like your new dress. [ ] [ ]
    2. He gave an honest assessment of the company's performance, highlighting both successes and challenges. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

upright sincere honorable genuine truthful
honest adverb

  1. In a truthful and sincere manner.

    1. I can honestly say that I tried my best on the test. [ ] [ ]
    2. She honestly believes that she is doing the right thing for everyone involved. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "honest" in English means: Telling the truth; not likely to lie, cheat, or steal., Morally correct or virtuous; behaving in a way that is morally good., Sincere and genuine; showing true feelings and beliefs..

The phonetic transcription of "honest" is /ˈɒnɪst/ in British English and /ˈɑːnɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "honest": upright, sincere, honorable, genuine, truthful.

Example usage of "honest": "She is an honest person, and I trust her completely.". More examples on the page.