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    Honesty

    /ˈɒn.ɪ.sti/

    Meaning & Definition

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

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings

    Keeping it real
    He's always keeping it real with his friends.
    Straight talk
    Let's have some straight talk about our plans.