honest meaning and definition

HONEST adjective

Definition of honest (adjective)

1. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
   • "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"
   • synonyms: honorable
   • antonym: dishonest
2. without dissimulation; frank
   • "my honest opinion"
3. worthy of being depended on
   • "a dependable worker"; "an honest working stiff"; "a reliable sourcSFLe of information"; "he was true to his word"; "I would be true for there are those who trust me"
   • synonyms: dependable, reliable, true
4. without pretensions
   • "worked at an honest trade"; "good honest food"
5. marked by truth
   • "gave honest answers"; "honest reporting"
6. not forged
   • "a good dollar bill"
   • synonyms: good
7. gained or earned without cheating or stealing
   • "an honest wage"; "an fair penny"
   • synonyms: fair