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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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   The meaning of HONESTY is adherence to the facts : sincerity. How to use honesty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Honesty.

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   Honesty definition: the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.. See examples of HONESTY used in a sentence.

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   If you tell the truth, you possess the quality of honesty. If someone offers a harsh criticism of your latest attempt at songwriting, you might say, "Thank you for your honesty." ... Definitions of honesty. noun. the quality of being honest. synonyms: honestness. see more see less. antonyms: dishonesty. the quality of being dishonest. types ...

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   honest: [adjective] free from fraud or deception : legitimate, truthful. genuine, real. humble, plain.

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   HONEST definition: 1. telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat, or lie: 2. telling the…. Learn more.

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   4 meanings: 1. the condition of being honest 2. sincerity or fairness 3. archaic virtue or respect 4. Also called: lunary,.... Click for more definitions.

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    Honest definition: truthful; ethical; fair; not lying or cheating. See examples of HONEST used in a sentence.

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

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    She had the honesty to admit her mother was right. You need ruthless intellectual honesty about your own skills, weaknesses and motives. At least he had the honesty to admit he was wrong. She prided herself on her honesty. They have a reputation for scrupulous honesty. Topics Personal qualities b2.