adjective
honest
AHN-ist/ˈɑːnɪst/
Truthful and fair rather than deceptive.
The honest man admits that his ball broke the neighbor's window.
Etymology
The ancestor meant “honorable” or “respected.” English developed the more specific sense of being worthy of trust through fair dealing and freedom from deceit.
In context
trust is like glass once you break it with lies it's really hard to fix but Ruby can earn it back by being honest from now on the next morning Ruby tells her first truth
More examples
- Please be honest about what happened.
- He is an honest worker who keeps his promises.
- The more honest answer was that we did not know.
Forms
honest
honesty noun — Truthfulness and freedom from deceit
Similar words
- truthful
- Specifically emphasizes telling the truth rather than general fairness.
- upright
- Emphasizes strong moral conduct beyond truthfulness.