honest

Example Sentences

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"It's about recognising it and being really honest with people. People are far more receptive to your honesty than you think they're going to be," she says.

From BBC

"I have always been very open and honest and I wanted to continue to do that with regards to my retirement," George said.

From BBC

Who, to be honest, was suddenly curious about the answer, too.

From Literature

She’s acknowledged dealing with depression and anxiety since her late teens, and she’s brutally honest about seeing a therapist.

From Los Angeles Times

"To be honest, it was tougher than I thought at the beginning. I didn't feel the ball that good. You know, the ball was coming as a bomb, forehand and backhand," he added.

From Barron's