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honesty

[ on-uh-stee ]

noun

, plural hon·es·ties.
  1. the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.

    Synonyms: rectitude, probity, integrity

    Antonyms: dishonesty

  2. truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness.

    Synonyms: veracity, candor

  3. freedom from deceit or fraud.
  4. Botany. a plant, Lunaria annua, of the mustard family, having clusters of purple flowers and semitransparent, satiny pods.
  5. Obsolete. chastity.


honesty

/ ˈɒnɪstɪ /

noun

  1. the condition of being honest
  2. sincerity or fairness
  3. archaic.
    virtue or respect
  4. Also calledmoonwortsatinpod a purple-flowered SE European plant, Lunaria annua, cultivated for its flattened silvery pods, which are used for indoor decoration: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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  • o·ver·hon·es·ty noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of honesty1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English honeste, from Middle French, from Latin honestās; honest, -ty 2
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Synonym Study

See honor.
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Example Sentences

I’m ever appreciative of their reflection, care, and honesty.

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We do that through transparency and honesty, but also by being provocative and making sure nobody is indifferent about Moser—whether that opinion is good or bad.

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The gap in views on honesty — which is a smaller 11 points in Wisconsin — suggests a potential shift in how voters see the current choice as distinct from the 2016 election and more beneficial to the Democratic candidate.

In his new book, written with Gabe Ulla, Chang scrutinizes his own success, bipolar disorder, and depression with the same honesty and bluntness that has made him such a critical figure in food culture.

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In all honesty, there is no reason for me to have access all of the time.

I think a lot of it has to do with the attitude and the energy behind it and the honesty.

There was so much beauty, talent, potential, and most importantly, honesty in your work.

However, intellectual honesty is the first thing to go when you are forced to constantly pander to your base.

For instance, how do you balance honesty with any protective urge?

Her followers love her honesty and the popularity of the blog grows.

"It was very good of you to go to London," said Gordon, looking at him with all the old serious honesty of his eyes.

Obstinate as he was, the girl's frank honesty conquered the angry old man.

But he met the doctor's gaze unflinchingly across the fire, and with complete honesty.

Thoughts of Walter Fetherston, the man in whose eyes had shone the light of true honesty when he spoke, arose within her.

Give us common sense, and common honesty, and a "steady supply of men and women who can be trusted with small sums."

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