honest
/ˈɑ.nɪst/ adjective B1- Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright. · brutally honest· We’re the most honest people you will ever come across.
- True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased. · an honest account of events· honest reporting
- In good faith; without malice. · an honest mistake
- Accurate. · an honest scale
- Authentic; full. · an honest day's work
- Earned or acquired in a fair manner. · an honest dollar
- Open; frank. · an honest countenance
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He was a brave and an honest man.”
Lynde says he’ll never succeed at that, because the Sloanes are all honest people, and it’s only rascals that get on in politics nowadays.
“Pray, honest friend,” said a citizen, “is that Ass your own?
I love and esteem you, because honest folks are so rare.
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