honesty

noun
UK: /ˈɒnɪsti/
US: /ˈɑːnɪsti/

  1. The quality of being honest; truthfulness.

    1. Honesty is the best policy, always tell the truth. [ ] [ ]
    2. His honesty impressed everyone; he admitted his mistake readily. [ ] [ ]

  2. Fairness and straightforwardness of conduct.

    1. We value honesty in all our business dealings. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company built its reputation on honesty and integrity. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sincerity veracity integrity probity candor fairness
honesty noun

  1. A plant of the genus Lunaria, especially Lunaria annua, cultivated for its translucent seedpods.

    1. She planted honesty in her garden this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The vase was filled with dried stems of honesty. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "honesty" in English means: The quality of being honest; truthfulness., Fairness and straightforwardness of conduct..

The phonetic transcription of "honesty" is /ˈɒnɪsti/ in British English and /ˈɑːnɪsti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "honesty": sincerity, veracity, integrity, probity, candor, fairness.

Example usage of "honesty": "Honesty is the best policy, always tell the truth.". More examples on the page.