honest

CEFRA2

/ˈɒn.ɪst/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Truthful and not likely to cheat or deceive people.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    In good faith; without malice.

Examples

  • If you are honest, I will hire you.

  • You seem to be an honest man.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.

  2. Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

  3. Authentic; full.

More examples

In context

  • You seem an honest man.

  • We’re the most honest people you will ever come across.

  • an honest account of events

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English honest, honeste (“honourable, appropriate, excellent”), from Old French honeste, from Latin honestus, from honor. For the verb, see Latin honestāre (“to clothe or adorn with honour”), and compare French honester. Displaced native Old English sōþfæst (literally “truth-firm”).