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honesty
[on-uh-stee]
noun
plural
honestiesthe quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness.
Synonyms: ,freedom from deceit or fraud.
Botany.a plant, Lunaria annua, of the mustard family, having clusters of purple flowers and semitransparent, satiny pods.
Obsolete.chastity.
honesty
/ ˈɒɪɪ /
noun
the condition of being honest
sincerity or fairness
archaicvirtue or respect
Also called: moonwort. satinpod.a purple-flowered SE European plant, Lunaria annua, cultivated for its flattened silvery pods, which are used for indoor decoration: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)
Other Word Forms
- overhonesty noun
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Example Sentences
Her simple, unvarnished honesty stings in all the right ways, even in a time when most of us go to the movies looking for a break from the weariness of everyday life.
You know, the ones conditioned to believe that honesty, fairness and yes, the rule of law pertain to everyone and that sports should be the crucible of good character that defines us forever?
And, crucially, he's been speaking about this whole disaster with a refreshing honesty that is all too rare among consultant-addicted Democrats.
It's extremely valid that people are protesting ICE, because in all honesty there is very little proof of due process for people who have been taken by ICE and wrongfully detained.
“I actually really admire your honesty,” he coos.
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