honest
/ˈɒnɪst/
Part of Speech: adjective
EN
Free of deceit; truthful and sincere in speech and action.
She was honest about her mistake and apologized to the team.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'honestas' meaning 'honor, dignity, reputation', which comes from 'honestus' meaning 'honorable, esteemed, proper'.
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What does honest mean?
honest means: Free of deceit; truthful and sincere in speech and action.
How do you pronounce honest?
honest: /ˈɒnɪst/
How is honest used in a sentence?
She was honest about her mistake and apologized to the team.