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Definitions

honest

[on-ist] / ˈɒn ɪst /
ADJECTIVE
truthful, candid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authentic conscientious decent equitable fair forthright genuine honorable impartial proper reliable sincere straightforward true trustworthy virtuous
WEAK
aboveboard bona fide direct ethical fair and square frank high-minded ingenuous just law-abiding lay it on the line like it is no lie on the level on the up and up open outright plain real reputable scrupulous straight true blue trusty undisguised unfeigned upfront upright veracious what you see is what you get
Antonyms
STRONGEST
biased corrupt counterfeit deceitful deceptive devious dishonest false insincere irresponsible partial prejudiced unfair unjust unreal unreasonable unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy
WEAK
fraudulent lying misleading treacherous untruthful

Example Sentences

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Her advice to L.A. daters: be forthcoming and honest about your wants and needs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

A few months before, RM apologised profusely after his own honest livestream about the anxiety of reuniting and returning to the stage.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“To be honest, everyone was pretty chill,” Berman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"To be honest, it was by accident, as most discoveries are," Yang said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

“The baroness is right. I suggest you find someone of a more honest character to address the school tomorrow. Miss Lumley hardly seems worthy of the honor.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood