What does honest mean in English? Meaning of honest definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "honest": not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
Adjective
Meaning: not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulentExample: honest lawyers
honest reportingSynonyms: honest
honorableAntonyms: dishonest
dishonorableSimilar: downrightAlso see: artless
direct
echt
genuine
honorable
honourable
ingenuous
sincere
square
straight
true
trustworthy
trustyMeaning of "honest": without dissimulation; frank
Adjective
Meaning: without dissimulation; frankExample: my honest opinionSynonyms: honestSimilar: sincereMeaning of "honest": worthy of being depended on
Adjective
Meaning: worthy of being depended onExample: 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 meSynonyms: dependable
honest
reliable
trueSimilar: trustworthy
trustyMeaning of "honest": without pretensions
Adjective
Meaning: without pretensionsExample: worked at an honest trade
good honest foodSynonyms: honestSimilar: unpretentiousMeaning of "honest": marked by truth
Adjective
Meaning: marked by truthExample: gave honest answers
honest reportingSynonyms: honestSimilar: true
truthfulMeaning of "honest": not forged
Adjective
Meaning: not forgedExample: a good dollar billSynonyms: good
honestSimilar: echt
genuineMeaning of "honest": gained or earned without cheating or stealing
Adjective
Meaning: gained or earned without cheating or stealingExample: an honest wage
an fair pennySynonyms: fair
honestSimilar: equitable
justAdjective: (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright. We're the most honest people you will ever come across. Sir W. Temple An honest physician leaves his patient when he can contribute no farther to his health.Sir W. Temple An honest physician leaves his patient when he can contribute no farther to his health.(of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased. an honest account of events; honest reportingIn good faith; without malice. an honest mistake(of a measurement device) Accurate. an honest scaleAuthentic; full. an honest day's workEarned or acquired in a fair manner. an honest dollarOpen; frank. an honest countenance(obsolete) Decent; honourable; suitable; becoming. Shakespeare Behold what honest clothes you send forth to bleaching! (Can we find and add a quotation of Chaucer to this entry?)Shakespeare Behold what honest clothes you send forth to bleaching!(obsolete) Chaste; faithful; virtuous. Shakespeare Wives may be merry, and yet honest too.Shakespeare Wives may be merry, and yet honest too.Synonyms:
virtuous, genuine, straightforward, fair, impartial, decent, sincere, trustworthy, authentic, equitable, conscientious, proper, honorable, reliable, forthright, bona fide, direct, ethical, fair and square, frank, high-minded, ingenuous, just, on the level, open, outright, plain, real, reputable, scrupulous, straight, trusty, unfeigned, upright, veracious, true, above-board, law-abiding, lay it on the line, like it is, no lie, on the up and up, true blue, undisguised, upfront, what you see is what you get,
Antonyms:
counterfeit, unreal, deceptive, dishonest, insincere, deceitful, biased, unfair, unjust, unsuitable, untrustworthy, unreliable, irresponsible, fraudulent, lying, misleading, untruthful, false, devious, partial, prejudiced, unreasonable, corrupt, treacherous,
