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Definition honest in British English

honest adjective

adjective
/ˈɒnɪst/

➡ deceive, guilty

1

a person who is honest does not tell lies or cheat people, and obeys the law

Example

Most young people are decent and honest.

Example

an honest man

Example

I haven't been completely honest about my past experience.

Example

Thank you for being so honest with me.

Synonyms and related words
honest sincere fine
1.1

used about the things that someone says and does

Example

I want you to give me an honest answer.

Example

An honest appraisal of his ability can only help him.

Example

I gave her the wrong amount of money, but it was an honest mistake.

Synonyms and related words
honest sincere fine
2

honest work is a job that you work fairly hard at

Example

When is the last time Charlie did any honest work?

Example

I'm just trying to earn an honest living (=earn money by working hard).

Synonyms and related words
antisocial articled assistant
Definition honest in British English