Definitions for honesty
ˈɒn ə stihon·esty

Princeton's WordNet(2.25 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. honesty, honestness(noun)

   the quality of being honest

2. honesty, silver dollar, money plant, satin flower, satinpod, Lunaria annua(noun)

   southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration

Wiktionary(3.75 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. honesty(Noun)

   The act, quality, or condition of being honest; to be truthful

   Etymology: From honesté (French: honnêteté) (honest + -y).

2. honesty(Noun)

   Any of various crucifers in the genus Lunaria, several of which are grown as ornamentals.

   Etymology: From honesté (French: honnêteté) (honest + -y).

Webster Dictionary(3.33 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Honesty(adj)

   honor; honorableness; dignity; propriety; suitableness; decency

2. Honesty(adj)

   the quality or state of being honest; probity; fairness and straightforwardness of conduct, speech, etc.; integrity; sincerity; truthfulness; freedom from fraud or guile

3. Honesty(adj)

   chastity; modesty

4. Honesty(adj)

   satin flower; the name of two cruciferous herbs having large flat pods, the round shining partitions of which are more beautiful than the blossom; -- called also lunary and moonwort. Lunaria biennis is common honesty; L. rediva is perennial honesty

Freebase(3.70 / 10 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Honesty

   Honesty refers to a facet of moral character and connotes positive and virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness and straightforwardness along with the absence of lying, cheating or theft. Honesty is revered in many cultures and religions. Honesty means being truthful, trustworthy, loyal, fair and sincere. Honesty also means straight forward conduct. "Honesty is the best policy" is a proverb of unknown origin. "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."- Thomas Jefferson.

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1. honesty

   The quality and fact of being honest.

   Their honesty was amazing and we all value it.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 18, 2020  

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How to pronounce honesty?

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   Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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   Veena

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How to say honesty in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of honesty in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of honesty in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of honesty in a Sentence

1. Kim Young-soon:

   We should n’t blame defectors but we should be careful when we see some defectors talking incoherently, making things up and lying to make themselves more valuable, i am not saying that Shin was a bad guy. He suffered at a young age. But I hope in this defector community, there will be only honesty, without any lies to make money.

2. Matt Rickard:

   I think there is something out there. Whether it's evidence or a person, there's something that could lead us to something, in all honesty, somebody destroyed the hard drive and there was a reason. We have very few solid leads and the biggest one could be contained on that hard drive.

3. Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate:

   When you're surrounded by deepest darkness, it's hard to even think about a ray of Sunshine. Likewise it's difficult to think of justice, when you see the triumph of evil and deceit, and the defeat of truth and honesty all around us. Nonetheless, just as the first ray of Sun penetrates the dark and illuminates our world, the justice of Supreme Power prevails to uproot and smash the evil. The promise is that you will always get double of what was taken away from you; see e.g. the following lines from Holy Book: "Because you got a double dose of trouble and more than your share of contempt, your inheritance in the land will be doubled and your joy go on forever." The justice from Supreme Power shall thus prevail - always! Never lose the Hope and keep your Faith strong!

4. Anuj Somany:

   Honesty is also about doubting the credibility of a person who claims to be true to oneself and yet gains the support of the around people always in plenty.

5. Ehsan Sehgal:

   Indeed, ridiculously and violently, Trump administration of the United States has blown down all the rules and principles of the United Nations Security Council and its incredibility, which nations of the world had established and decided unanimously and consistently on the failure of the League of Nations for the world peace and security in a fair, and equal way. Trump's Middle East Plan, executes only the humiliation of itself; whereas, self-determination of the Palestinian nation will stay definitely with its all dimensions regardless of some Ali Babas' betrayal and treachery of slavery-minded Arabs to the Palestinian cause. One may consider such a plan as a Bare Political Mafia-ism that will result in a collapse of civilized-morality, equality, honesty, and transparent justice in the context and concept of Western and American own perspectives and values. Palestinians boldly speak; however, civilized societies cowardly stay silent. It is a sensitive and shameful matter, tragedy, and the death of humanity and human rights.

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