Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with honest in American Collocation
honest
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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.