honest (EN)

adjective

adjective “honest”

1. (of a person) always telling the truth
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   She was an honest lawyer who always told her clients the truth, even when it was hard to hear.
2. (of a statement) true, unbiased
   She gave an honest review of the movie, mentioning both the good and the bad parts.
3. 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.
4. gained through real effort or hard work
   She made an honest living by working long hours at the bakery.