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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“We believe that the vast majority of Americans crave honest conversation and civil, passionate debate,” Weiss said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Isaac: There aren’t too many small moments with this, to be honest.

From Los Angeles Times

But, to be honest, the Rams star receiver doesn’t seem too upset about the situation.

From Los Angeles Times

What I love about Lily Allen is that she’s always been very honest from Day 1.

From Los Angeles Times

One version of a well-known story about Diogenes tells of how the Cynic went through the streets of Athens holding a lamp, searching for an honest person.

From The Wall Street Journal

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