honesty

CEFRB1

/ˈɒn.ɪ.sti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being truthful and fair.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Honor; decency, propriety.

Examples

  • Honesty seems to be rather at a discount today.

  • I don't for a moment doubt your honesty.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɒn.ə.stɪ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act, quality, or condition of being honest.

  2. Any of various crucifers in the genus Lunaria, several of which are grown as ornamentals, particularly annual honesty (Lunaria annua).

More examples

In context

  • She answered all my questions with her usual honesty.

  • academic / artistic / emotional / intellectual honesty

  • brutal / devastating / searing honesty

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Origin

noun

From Middle English honeste (“honour, integrity”), from Old French honesté (compare modern French honnêteté) (honest + -y); the plant, from the visibility of the seeds through the translucent pods. Displaced native Old English sōþfæstnes; and non-native Middle English prodonomee, from Old French prodomie.