Definition of honest

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  • honest is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • honest is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • honest is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of honest

  • not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent (adjective)

    Examples

    1. honest lawyers
    2. honest reporting

    Synonyms

    1. honorable
  • not forged (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. good
  • gained or earned without cheating or stealing (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an honest wage

    Synonyms

    1. fair
  • worthy of being depended on (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an honest working stiff

    Synonyms

    1. dependable
    2. reliable
    3. true
  • marked by truth (adjective)

    Examples

    1. gave honest answers
    2. honest reporting
  • without dissimulation; frank (adjective)

    Examples

    1. my honest opinion
  • without pretensions (adjective)

    Examples

    1. worked at an honest trade
    2. good honest food

See definition of honest in Merriam Webster