honest

[ˈɒnɪst]

honest Definition

• 1. free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
• 2. morally correct or virtuous

Using honest: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "honest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She is an honest person who always tells the truth.

• Example

  I appreciate your honest opinion about my work.

• Example

  It's not honest to cheat on the exam.

• Example

  He has an honest face that makes people trust him.

honest Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for honest

• truthful
• sincere
• upright
• honorable
• trustworthy

Antonyms for honest

• dishonest
• deceitful
• untruthful

Phrases with honest

• honest mistake

  an error made unintentionally and without any intention to deceive or harm

  Example

  I'm sorry for the confusion, it was an honest mistake.

• honest-to-goodness

  used to emphasize the genuineness or sincerity of something

  Example

  That was an honest-to-goodness mistake, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

• honest broker

  a neutral party who helps to facilitate a negotiation or agreement between two opposing parties

  Example

  The United Nations acted as an honest broker in the peace negotiations between the two countries.

Origins of honest

from Old French 'honeste', from Latin 'honestus', meaning 'honorable, respected'

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Summary: honest in Brief

The term 'honest' [ˈɒnɪst] refers to being free of deceit and morally correct. It can describe a person, opinion, or action, such as 'She is an honest person who always tells the truth.' 'Honest' extends into phrases like 'honest mistake,' and 'honest broker,' denoting a genuine error or a neutral party in negotiations.