Definitions

honesty

[on-uh-stee] / ˈɒn ə sti /

NOUN

truthfulness, candidness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candor confidence fairness faithfulness frankness honor integrity loyalty morality probity rectitude responsibility self-respect sincerity trustworthiness veracity virtue

STRONG

bluntness conscientiousness equity fidelity genuineness goodness impeccability incorruptibility justness openness outspokenness plainness principle reputability right scrupulousness soundness straightforwardness straightness trustiness uprightness

WEAK

evenhandedness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor disloyalty distrust evil falsehood immorality unfairness

STRONG

unjustness

WEAK

artifice cheating deceit deception duplicity fraud fraudulence lying treachery

Example Sentences

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I don’t know if Judge Lasnik had this experience, but, in my two decades as a federal judge, I don’t ever remember doubting the honesty of DOJ lawyers.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

When honesty is celebrated, people will keep sharing it.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

He avoided directly criticizing Hilton but said he was the only person on the stage “that their entire existence in their job revolves around honesty, integrity.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Those kind comments are reactions to the heartfelt honesty of Hughes' story, and her struggles to get to the Bar.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

There’s a time for honesty and a time to focus on the important issues possibly threatening everyone in Alke.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

Vocabulary lists containing honesty

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