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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
truthful, real or sincere.
She made an honest attempt to answer their questions.- synonyms:
- truthful
- antonyms:
- dishonest, insincere, lying
- similar words:
- direct, earnest, foursquare, frank, genuine, open, right, straight
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| definition 2: |
not lying or cheating in one's friendships or business relations.
I trust her because she has always been honest with me.- synonyms:
- straight, upright
- antonyms:
- corrupt, crooked, cunning, dirty, dishonest, shady
- similar words:
- aboveboard, decent, earnest, honorable, moral, respectable, right
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| definition 3: |
not meant to trick or mislead.
I assure you, I'm telling the honest truth.- synonyms:
- authentic, frank, sincere, true, truthful
- antonyms:
- insincere, tricky
- similar words:
- earnest, genuine, legitimate, reliable, straight
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| definition 4: |
earned in a fair way.
He makes an honest wage as a carpenter.- synonyms:
- fair, just
- antonyms:
- corrupt
- similar words:
- clean, disinterested, even, impartial, objective, right, square
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| related words: |
accurate, authentic, natural, scrupulous, sincere, true |
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