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

2. honesty(Noun)

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

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

Webster Dictionary(3.60 / 5 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(3.00 / 6 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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How to pronounce honesty?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Tom Wilson:

   Honesty is the best image.

2. William Shakespeare:

   No legacy is so rich as honesty.

3. Hashim Nzinga:

   The truth and honesty don't sell.

4. Marc Le Fur:

   I believe in Nicolas Sarkozy's honesty.

5. Mehmet Murat ildan:

   Stick to the honesty and never leave it!

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