Simple meaning
What does Honest mean?
Honest means truthful and fair.
Dictionary definition
Telling the truth and not trying to cheat, hide, or trick others.
Example sentences
Honest in a sentence
easy
An honest player admits when a guess was wrong.
medium
Tara gave an honest answer even though it was hard to say.
Synonyms
Words like Honest
truthfulUse when someone tells the truth.
fairUse when someone acts in a right and equal way.
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What does honest mean?
An honest person tells the truth and tries to be fair.
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