English · Adjectives
honest
/ˈɒn.ɪst/
[/ˈɒn.ɪst/]
truthful, sincere
Beginneradjective
Definition
Telling the truth and not cheating or stealing.
Example
An honest worker, she returned the extra change to the cashier at once.
An honest worker, she returned the extra change to the cashier at once.
Etymology
From Latin 'honestus' (honorable), via Old French 'honeste'.
How & Where It’s Used
Valued highly in personal and professional relationships.