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Meaning of "honesty" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HONESTY

honesty  [ˈɒnɪstɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HONESTY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Honesty is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HONESTY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Honesty

Honesty refers to a facet of moral character and connotes positive and virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, and straightforwardness, including straightforwardness of conduct, along with the absence of lying, cheating, theft, etc. Furthermore, honesty means being trustworthy, loyal, fair, and sincere. Honesty is valued in many ethnic and religious cultures. "Honesty is the best policy" is a proverb of Benjamin Franklin; however, the quote "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom" is attributed to Thomas Jefferson, as used in a letter to Nathaniel Macon.

Definition of honesty in the English dictionary

The first definition of honesty in the dictionary is the condition of being honest. Other definition of honesty is sincerity or fairness. Honesty is also virtue or respect.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HONESTY


amnesty
ˈæmnɪstɪ
Christie
ˈkrɪstɪ
Christy
ˈkrɪstɪ
dishonesty
dɪsˈɒnɪstɪ
feisty
ˈfaɪstɪ
fisty
ˈfɪstɪ
hasty
ˈheɪstɪ
immodesty
ɪˈmɒdɪstɪ
majesty
ˈmædʒɪstɪ
misty
ˈmɪstɪ
modesty
ˈmɒdɪstɪ
pastie
ˈpeɪstɪ
pasty
ˈpeɪstɪ
pasty-faced
ˈpeɪstɪ
sacristy
ˈsækrɪstɪ
tasty
ˈteɪstɪ
touristy
ˈtʊərɪstɪ
travesty
ˈtrævɪstɪ
twisty
ˈtwɪstɪ
wristy
ˈrɪstɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HONESTY

honer
honest
honest broker
honest Injun
honest to God
honest-to-God
honesties
honestly
honestness
honesty bar
honesty box
honewort
honey
honey badger
honey bear
honey buzzard
honey creeper
honey fungus
honey guide

WORDS THAT END LIKE HONESTY

bheesty
busty
chesty
crusty
dusty
dynasty
festy
frosty
lusty
nasty
pesty
resty
rusty
sty
testy
thirsty
toasty
trusty
vasty
zesty

Synonyms and antonyms of honesty in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HONESTY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «honesty» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of honesty

Translation of «honesty» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HONESTY

Find out the translation of honesty to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of honesty from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «honesty» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

诚实
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

honradez
570 millions of speakers

English

honesty
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ईमानदारी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أَمَانَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

честность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

honestidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

honestness
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

honnêteté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jujur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ehrlichkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

正直
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정직
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jujur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lòng trung thực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

honestness
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रामाणिकपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

honestness
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

onestà
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uczciwość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

щирість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cinste
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ειλικρίνεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eerlikheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ärlighet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ærlighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of honesty

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HONESTY»

The term «honesty» is very widely used and occupies the 6.829 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of honesty
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «honesty».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HONESTY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «honesty» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «honesty» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about honesty

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10 QUOTES WITH «HONESTY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word honesty.
1
Vidya Balan
Being traditional is a choice for me. South Indian families bring up their children with a sense of freedom, self-respect and self-value. We do whatever we have to with earnestness and honesty, including being uninhibited. Yet we hold onto our roots.
2
J. G. Ballard
Most writers flinch at the thought of being completely honest about themselves. So absolute honesty is what marks the true modern.
3
Leslie Banks
In all honesty, at that time, I never saw myself as an author... I was just a Mom in a state of panic, trying to enter a short story contest to win the prize money in order to keep the lights on in my home.
4
Ruzwana Bashir
The power of real debate is in the language and intellectual honesty of the debaters, alongside the engagement of spectators.
5
David A. Bednar
Asking in faith requires honesty, effort, commitment, and persistence.
6
Bill Bixby
TV is a major force in our lives - a FORCE. It must be handled very carefully, both its censure and its artistic honesty.
7
Brian Blessed
My parents taught me honesty, truth, compassion, kindness and how to care for people. Also, they encouraged me to take risks, to boldly go. They taught me that the greatest danger in life is not taking the adventure.
8
Russell Brand
Honesty has always been an integral part of my operation, really.
9
Bobbi Brown
When I interview someone, I know in the first two minutes if I like them or not. I find that if it's easy to talk to someone and I see an openness and honesty and integrity, then I usually hire them.
10
John Bytheway
While I am aware of no counsel on whether kissing should be reserved only for post-mission dating or courtship, I am aware of plenty of counsel concerning honesty in our actions and treating others with respect and kindness. Casual attitudes about expressions of affection such as kissing can cause much grief and heartache.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HONESTY»

Discover the use of honesty in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to honesty and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Models: Attract Women Through Honesty
Models is the first book ever written on seduction as an emotional process rather than a logical one, a process of connecting with women rather than impressing them.
Mark Manson, 2011
2
Honesty
Explains the virtue of honesty and how readers can practice it at home, in school, in the community, and with each other.
Lucia Raatma, 2001
3
Honesty
Easy-to-read scenarios, such as telling a store clerk that you received too much change or telling your mother you fed your broccoli to the dog, provide lessons in honesty.
Kathryn Kyle, 2002
4
Honesty
Introduces honesty through examples of everyday situations that demonstrate the importance of telling the truth.
Sue Barraclough, 2009
5
Honesty
Explains what honesty is, describes the different forms honesty can take, and discusses why it is important to be honest.
Kimberley Jane Pryor, 2008
6
Absolute Honesty: Building a Corporate Culture that Values ...
This handbook demonstrates how readers can maintain an environment in which employees speak their mind without fearing reprisal, and truthfulness and accountability show themselves for what they are: business assets.
Larry Johnson, Bob Phillips, 2003
7
Terrible Honesty: Mongrel Manhattan in the 1920s
Follows the cultural development of New York City in the 1920s, highlighting the contributions of several artists such as Dorothy Parker, Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, and Irving Berlin.
Ann Douglas, 1996
8
Honesty
Introduces honesty through examples of everyday situations where this character trait can be used.
Kristin Thoennes Keller, 2005
9
Honesty
Explains what honesty is, describes the different forms honesty can take, and discusses why it is important to be honest.
Cynthia Roberts, 2007
10
Guiding Students from Cheating and Plagiarism to Honesty and ...
Argues for a change in school culture from one that tolerates cheating to one in which every effort is made to support honesty and offers practical ideas that can be used in the classroom or at home.
Ann Lathrop, Kathleen Foss, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HONESTY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term honesty is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Former Passaic mayor Margie Semler remembered for her honesty
“She never wavered in her commitment to absolute honesty,” said Rabbi Ira Kronenberg, who led the memorial service at the Jewish Memorial ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
2
Charlotte's Scowl Brow: Inspiring fans with raw honesty and monster …
It's a week night in December at Chop Shop in NoDa when Charlotte's Scowl Brow – the fourth of five acts – takes the stage. In moments an ... «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
3
Digital Lunchbox: Put honesty and transparency at the heart of your …
Ensuring honesty and transparency are woven into your firm's digital personalisation strategy is essential for any good business. Speakers at ... «Travolution, Jul 15»
4
A handshake could predict honesty and integrity - Your Ottawa
A good Ottawa Valley grasp, one that forced your fingers into a knot, meant the hand shaker was a man of honesty and integrity. Ignore the fact ... «www.ottawacommunitynews.com/, Jul 15»
5
Bernie Sanders Brings Honesty and Compassion To Campaign Trail …
Senator Bernie Sanders has been a savior for many progressives in America. Right now, he is the only candidate with a believable passion ... «Free Speech TV, Jul 15»
6
The New Dawn Liberia - Dr. Kateh stresses honesty in Ebola fight
The Chief Medical Officer of Liberia and deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Francis Kateh, says the fight to contain the Ebola virus in the country can ... «The New Dawn Liberia, Jul 15»
7
20 questions with Honesty - Nation Newspaper, The
How long have you been on the music/entertainment scene? I have been in the music entertainment scene since 2010 when I entered Junior ... «Nation News, Jul 15»
8
Many Africans Lack Confidence in Election Honesty
In the June 2015 survey, 42% of Guineans said they have confidence in the honesty of elections, which is roughly on par with 2014 confidence ... «Gallup.com, Jul 15»
9
NACCIMA Seeks Improvement, Honesty In Product Manufacturing
Posted by admin on Jul 15th, 2015 and filed under Business. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are ... «The Tide, Jul 15»
10
Many Africans Lack Confidence in Election Honesty - Gallup
In the June 2015 survey, 42% of Guineans said they have confidence in the honesty of elections, which is roughly on par with 2014 confidence ... «Gallup.com, Jul 15»

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