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The definition of honest
10 Definitions of: honest
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- adjective, not given to lying, cheating, stealing, etc; trustworthy
- adjective, not false or misleading; genuine
- adjective, just or fair
- adjective, characterized by sincerity and candour
- adjective, without pretensions or artificial traits
- adjective, (of a woman) respectable
- adjective, honest broker a mediator in disputes, esp international ones
- adjective, make an honest woman of to marry (a woman, esp one who is pregnant) to prevent scandal
- adjective, honest Injun school slang genuinely, really
- adjective, honest to God (or goodness) a) completely authentic b) an expression of affirmation or surprise
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| Synonyms: | open, reliable, scrupulous, real, authentic, round, trustworthy, decent, upright, ethical | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | dishonest, secretive, false |
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