Definitions

honesty

[on-uh-stee] / ˈɒn ə sti /

NOUN

truthfulness, candidness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candor confidence fairness faithfulness frankness honor integrity loyalty morality probity rectitude responsibility self-respect sincerity trustworthiness veracity virtue

STRONG

bluntness conscientiousness equity fidelity genuineness goodness impeccability incorruptibility justness openness outspokenness plainness principle reputability right scrupulousness soundness straightforwardness straightness trustiness uprightness

WEAK

evenhandedness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor disloyalty distrust evil falsehood immorality unfairness

STRONG

unjustness

WEAK

artifice cheating deceit deception duplicity fraud fraudulence lying treachery

Example Sentences

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Not just for its openness, honesty and eloquence, but also for the fact he was happy to keep talking beyond the usual limits.

From BBC

“You need some good ol’-fashioned humility and honesty, too, nephew.”

From Literature

Nine had tried to shield him from this mess, and Clare felt he owed the rat honesty in return.

From Literature

He added that he had not hidden "a single thing" about making the joke, and that honesty was a "key character for any politician".

From BBC

"Above all, I'm especially in awe of Duffy - for her honesty and courage."

From BBC