Meaning & Definition of word "Honesty"

Honesty

/ˈɒn.ɪ.sti/

1. The quality of being honest; integrity; truthfulness.
- Example: Her honesty in dealing with clients earned her a great reputation in the industry.
2. The condition of being free from deceit or fraud.
- Example: He valued honesty above all else in his relationships.
3. Refusal to lie, cheat, or steal; being truthful and sincere.
- Example: The honesty of the witness was crucial in solving the case.

Middle English 'honeste', from Old French 'honestete', from Latin 'honestus', meaning honor.

brutal honesty:

Being extremely straightforward and candid, even when it may hurt.

honesty is the best policy:

Telling the truth is better than being dishonest.

to speak honestly:

To express oneself in a truthful and sincere manner.

integrity:

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

sincerity:

The quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.

candor:

The quality of being open and honest in expression.

Meaning: Keeping it real

Example Sentence: He's always keeping it real with his friends.

Meaning: Straight talk

Example Sentence: Let's have some straight talk about our plans.