Meaning & Definition of Honest in English
English⟶
Honest
/ɑnəst/
adjective
1. Not disposed to cheat or defraud
- Not deceptive or fraudulent
- "Honest lawyers"
- "Honest reporting"
synonym:
- honest,
- honorable
2. Without dissimulation
- Frank
- "My honest opinion"
synonym:
- honest
3. Worthy of being depended on
- "A dependable worker"
- "An honest working stiff"
- "A reliable sourcsfle of information"
- "He was true to his word"
- "I would be true for there are those who trust me"
synonym:
- dependable,
- honest,
- reliable,
- true(p)
4. Without pretensions
- "Worked at an honest trade"
- "Good honest food"
synonym:
- honest
5. Marked by truth
- "Gave honest answers"
- "Honest reporting"
synonym:
- honest
6. Not forged
- "A good dollar bill"
synonym:
- good,
- honest
7. Gained or earned without cheating or stealing
- "An honest wage"
- "An fair penny"
synonym:
- honest,
- fair
Examples of using
Everybody tries to do their job with an honest effort.
Instead of flattery, give us an honest and sincere estimate!
We are poor because we are honest.