honest

honest

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈɒn.ɪst/]

Senses

1. honest (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

Example: brutally honest

Concept: Искренность

Polarities of the concept

2. honest (adj) — sense 2

Definition: True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.

Example: an honest account of events

3. honest (adj) — sense 3

Definition: In good faith; without malice.

Example: an honest mistake

4. honest (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.

Example: You have very much honested my lodging with your presence.

5. honest (adv) — sense 5

Definition: Honestly; really.

Example: It wasn’t my fault, honest.

Polarities

Veracity ↔ Lie — concept «Искренность»

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