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honesty
noun hon·es·ty \ˈä-nəs-tē\
: the quality of being fair and truthful : the quality of being honest
plural hon·es·ties
Full Definition of HONESTY
1
obsolete : chastity
2
a : fairness and straightforwardness of conduct b : adherence to the facts : sincerity
3
: any of a genus (Lunaria) of European herbs of the mustard family with toothed leaves and flat disk-shaped siliques
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First Known Use of HONESTY
14th century
Related to HONESTY
- Synonyms
- integrity, probity, truthfulness, veracity, verity
- Antonyms
- deceit, deceitfulness, dishonesty, lying, mendaciousness, mendacity, untruthfulness
Synonym Discussion of HONESTY
honesty, honor, integrity, probity mean uprightness of character or action. honesty implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way. honor suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position. integrity implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge. probity implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.
HONESTY Defined for Kids
honesty
noun hon·es·ty \ˈä-nə-stē\
Definition of HONESTY for Kids
: the quality or state of being truthful and fair
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