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Common collocations with honest in American Collocation

honest adjective

US /ˈɑnəst/

completely

absolutely
completely
entirely
perfectly
scrupulously
totally

To be perfectly honest, I think she may be asked to leave her position.

in a way that pleases you

disarmingly
refreshingly

He was refreshingly honest about his disappointment.

in a way that may upset people

brutally
painfully
ruthlessly
searingly
unflinchingly

His words were painfully honest; his performance was open and brave.

in a particular way

emotionally
intellectually

They are intellectually honest without being condescending.

opinion

advice
answer
appraisal
assessment
feedback
opinion

Please leave your honest opinion of the service received.

discussion

communication
debate
dialogue
discussion

The unity of the Socialist Alliance can only be strengthened through honest debate.

mistake

mistake

It was an honest mistake, honestly made and included in good faith.

decent
fair
frank
open
reliable
sincere
trustworthy
truthful

He is a decent, honest and trustworthy individual.