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An honest player admits when a guess was wrong.
What does Honest mean?
Honest means truthful, trustworthy, and not trying to deceive.
Dictionary definition
Truthful and trustworthy, without intending to lie, cheat, or deceive; also genuine, direct, or fairly earned.
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Honest in a sentence
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Tara gave an honest answer even though it was hard to say.
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The reviewer gave an honest opinion that praised the strengths and named the problems.
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What does honest mean?
Truthful and fair matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to honest?
Honest and truthful both mean telling the truth.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for honest?
Dishonest is the opposite of honest.
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Honest
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on · ist · strongest beat: on
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WordHonest.
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MeaningHonest means truthful, trustworthy, and not trying to deceive.
ExampleExample: An honest player admits when a guess was wrong.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- on · ist
- Strongest beat
- on
- Ending
- ist
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on on.
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Synonyms
Words like Honest
truthfulTelling what is true.
trustworthyUse for a person who can be relied on to tell the truth or act properly.
sincereUse for words or feelings that are genuine, though sincere does not always imply fair dealing.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dishonestThe direct opposite for someone who lies, cheats, or deceives.
deceptiveUse when words, actions, or appearances are meant to mislead.
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Hint for students
Look for someone telling the truth, avoiding deception, or giving a genuine opinion.
Common mix-up
Honest does not mean rude or needlessly hurtful. An honest answer can still be thoughtful and kind, and fair is only a synonym in some contexts.
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Sort short scenarios into honest, mistaken, and deceptive. Students must explain whether each speaker believes the statement and whether anyone is being deliberately misled.
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Use the model sentence "Tara gave an honest answer even though it was hard to say." Ask students whether honest describes truthfulness, trustworthiness, or both, and what evidence supports the choice.
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