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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To gin up that kind of visibility, companies are likely to engage more with customers online, like answering people’s questions, or encouraging them to leave honest reviews.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ultimately, the reviews exist to help other guests and hosts to make an informed decision, and the entire system works better if people are honest and act without malice.

From MarketWatch

"I can't remember this; it was 15 years ago, to be honest."

From BBC

He was not alone in being unable to deal with what can be an unbearable situation, and his mum was so open and honest when she was talking about his journey on the programme.

From BBC

“Worrying about home and headlines, it’s been stressful, to be honest,” she added.

From The Wall Street Journal

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