honest

Everyday

1. Honest means telling the truth and not lying, cheating or stealing. tree →
2. An honest answer or opinion is true and sincere. tree →
3. An honest mistake is a mistake made without meaning to trick anyone. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and lessons on truth and tricks, being honest builds trust: own up to mistakes, give back things that are not yours, do not copy in tests. Honest does not mean unkind: you can be honest and gentle at the same time. In stories, honest characters are often rewarded. Phrases: «to be honest» (I am telling you what I really think), «honest!» (I promise it's true), «an honest mistake».

Examples

• Always be honest with your parents. tree →
• She gave an honest answer. tree →
• To be honest, I didn't like the film. tree →
• It was an honest mistake. tree →
• The honest boy handed in the wallet he found. tree →
• Be honest — did you eat the last biscuit? tree →
• Honest people don't cheat at games. tree →
• I'm being honest: I didn't break it. tree →
• "I am looking for an honest man," answered Diogenes. tree →

Note

The «h» is silent: «ON-ist», so it takes «an»: «an honest boy». Noun: «honesty». Opposite: dishonest. «Honestly» is the adverb.