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English

Pronunciation

Adjective

honest (comparative more honest, superlative most honest)

Positive honest

Comparative more honest

Superlative most honest
  1. (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
    Has the prime minister been honest with us?
  2. (of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
    an honest account of events; honest reporting
  3. In good faith; without malice.
    an honest mistake
  4. (of a measurement device) Accurate.
    an honest scale
  5. Authentic; full.
    an honest day's work
  6. Earned or acquired in a fair manner.
    an honest dollar

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Category: English adjectives

 

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