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US/ˈɑː.nə.sti/
UK/ˈɒn.ɪ.sti/
the quality of telling the truth and not cheating or stealing
In context
I appreciate your honesty, even if the truth is hard to hear.
Honesty is the most important quality in a friend.
In all honesty, I did not enjoy the film.
Words that go with honesty
adjective + noun
- complete honestyShe answered with complete honesty.
- brutal honestyHis brutal honesty hurt her feelings.
noun + preposition
- in all honestyIn all honesty, I forgot to call you.
verb + noun
- value honestyOur team values honesty above all.
noun + noun
- honesty and integrityThe job requires honesty and integrity.
- honesty is the best policyMy grandmother always said honesty is the best policy.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a man of honest.Correct: He is a man of honesty.