honest

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Antonyms 1.2.3 Derived terms 1.2.4 Translations 1.2.5 External links

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈɒnɪst/
• (GenAm) IPA: /ˈɑnɨst/
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[edit] Adjective

honest (comparative more honest, superlative most honest)

1. (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

   Has the prime minister been honest with us?

2. (of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.

   an honest account of events; honest reporting

3. In good faith; without malice.

   an honest mistake

4. (of a measurement device) Accurate.

   an honest scale

5. Authentic; full.

   an honest day's work

6. Earned or acquired in a fair manner.

   an honest dollar

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:honest

[edit] Antonyms

• dishonest

[edit] Derived terms

• honest as the day is long
• honesty

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[edit] External links

• honest in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• honest in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911