honest (EN)adjective
adjective “honest”
base form honest (more/most)
- (of a person) always telling the truth Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.She was an
honest lawyer who always told her clients the truth, even when it was hard to hear. - (of a statement) true, unbiased She gave an
honest review of the movie, mentioning both the good and the bad parts. - done with good intentions (even if the result is wrong) She made an
honest mistake when she accidentally took the wrong coat from the party. - gained through real effort or hard work She made an
honest living by working long hours at the bakery.