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honest
adjective · Say it: ON-ist
What it means
Foundationalways telling the truth and never cheating or stealing
Sophie was honest and told her teacher she had forgotten her homework.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- sincere
- trustworthy
- truthful
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- deceitful
- dishonest
More examples
- An honest boy handed in the purse he found in the park.
Where the word comes from
From Latin 'honestus', meaning honourable.
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