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honesty

/ˈɑː.nə.sti/
hon · es · ty
Adverb:honestly
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Plural:honesties
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Adjective:honest
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1

The quality or state of being truthful, sincere, and free of deceit or fraud.

Example

"She was universally respected by her colleagues for her unwavering honesty and integrity."

2

A European plant of the mustard family (Lunaria annua), cultivated for its fragrant purple or white flowers and its distinctive, flat, translucent seed pods.

Example

"The florist used the dried, silvery stems of honesty to add a shimmering texture to the autumn arrangement."

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honduras
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honey badger
honey gourami

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'honeste', from Old French 'oneste' (honor, virtue), derived from Latin 'honestas' (honor, reputation, character), which comes from 'honestus' (honorable).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Honesty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/honesty
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