honest

[US]/'ɒnɪst/
[UK]/'ɑnɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.truthful, trustworthy, reliable;frank

Phrases & Collocations

honest man

be honest with

good and honest

Example Sentences

glory in honest poverty

They live by honest labor.

the dignity of honest labor.

honest wages for an honest day's work.

an honest, God-fearing woman.

struggling to make an honest living.

he'd made an honest mistake.

good honest food with no gimmicks.

she was honest, if a little brutal.

this is mostly a grim and honest budget.

most honest; most impatiently.

I shall be quite honest with you.

Real-world Examples

Drew Griffin tonight is Keeping them honest.

Source: CNN Listening January 2013 Collection

To be honest, he didn't get very far.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

A child's voice, however honest and true...

Source: Films

I can't imagine anybody else playing this part, honestly.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

We find it keeps our charges honest.

Source: American Horror Story: Season 2

I admire those who are honest, liberal, and considerate.

Source: Spoken English for interviews comes naturally.

Ugh, fine, honestly you're so annoying.

Source: Creative broadcast by YouTube star Lilly.

To be honest, let's be honest.

Source: Learn business English with Lucy.

When is that ethical? When is that honest?

Source: Big Think Super Thoughts

The journal is " an attempt to be honest with yourself" .

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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