Honest

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːnəst/

Honest (adjective)

  1. always telling the truth and not lying or cheating.
  2. acting in a fair and just way, without trying to deceive.
  3. expressing a true opinion or feeling, not pretending.

Examples

  • She is an honest person who always tells the truth.
  • An honest friend will give you sincere advice.

Common collocations: honest mistake, honest opinion, honest assessment, honest decision, honest feedback

Synonyms of Honest

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Honest

  • describing lack of integrity
  • describing someone who lies