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honest

adjective(hon-est)

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

Synonyms: honorable,

Antonyms: dishonest,

Examples:

Honest lawyers.
Honest reporting.

honest

adjective(hon-est)

not forged

Synonyms: good,

honest

adjective(hon-est)

gained or earned without cheating or stealing

Synonyms: fair,

Examples:

An honest wage.

honest

adjective(hon-est)

worthy of being depended on

Synonyms: dependable, reliable, true,

Examples:

An honest working stiff.

honest

adjective(hon-est)

marked by truth

Examples:

Gave honest answers.
Honest reporting.

honest

adjective(hon-est)

without dissimulation; frank

Examples:

My honest opinion.

honest

adjective(hon-est)

without pretensions

Examples:

Worked at an honest trade.
Good honest food.

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