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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Daniel insists on total honesty: “People have a right to know the truth,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The beautiful, sometimes brutal honesty brought me back to “Monsters Inc.” and “Finding Nemo” more times than I could count.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"The plain truth is that we have not been good enough. We must now face the consequences of that failure with honesty, transparency and a determination to repair, refocus and rebuild."

From BBC • May 24, 2026

They'll miss his goals, yes, but also his energy, his honesty, his work-rate, his capacity to run and run and run.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Entire truthfulness, honesty, and good faith should be observed by all who seek correct responses.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Vocabulary lists containing honesty

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