American English pronunciation
How to pronounce honest
IPA transcription: ['ɑnəst]
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Adjective
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not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
“honest lawyers”
“honest reporting”
Adjective
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without dissimulation; frank
“my honest opinion”
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worthy of being depended on
“a dependable worker”
“an honest working stiff”
“a reliable sourcSFLe of information”
“he was true to his word”
“I would be true for there are those who trust me”
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without pretensions
“worked at an honest trade”
“good honest food”
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marked by truth
“gave honest answers”
“honest reporting”
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not forged
“a good dollar bill”
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gained or earned without cheating or stealing
“an honest wage”
“an fair penny”
Usage examples
- You know, he is an honest man.
- You know, he is an honest man.
- Honest Ahmed did not convince the developers.
- You know, he is an honest man.
- You know, he is an honest man.
- Honestly! What possessed him to do that?
- Dishonesty has had a number of definitions.
- Honesty is the best policy.
- They felt that honest dealing with others meant more than avoiding direct lies.
- Honestly, I find that the store’s design is too fancy.