honesty Meaning & Definition
What Does Honesty Mean?
Honesty is used as a noun meaning The act, quality, or condition of being honest. It is also used to mean Honor; decency, propriety.
Quick Facts About Honesty
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɒn.ɪ.sti// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | money plant, honestness and silver dollar |
| Antonyms | dishonesty |
| Plural | honesties |
Honesty Definition (Noun)
- The act, quality, or condition of being honest.
academic / artistic / emotional / intellectual honesty
- Honor; decency, propriety.
- Chastity.
- Any of various crucifers in the genus Lunaria, several of which are grown as ornamentals, particularly annual honesty (Lunaria annua).
Noun
- Any of various crucifers in the genus Lunaria, several of which are grown as ornamentals, particularly Lunaria annua.
Synonyms of Honesty
Honesty synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Honesty
Honesty in a Sentence
academic / artistic / emotional / intellectual honesty
brutal / devastating / searing honesty
Word Forms & Grammar
honesty (countable and uncountable, plural honesties)
Words That Rhyme With Honesty
Origin of Honesty
From Middle English honeste (“honour, integrity”), from Old French honesté (compare modern French honnêteté). By surface analysis, honest + -y. Displaced native Old English sōþfæstnes and non-native Middle English prodonomee, from Old French prodomie. The plant is named so after the visibility of the seeds through the translucent pods.
How to Pronounce Honesty
The standard pronunciation of honesty is //ˈɒn.ɪ.sti//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Honesty: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is honesty?
Honesty is a noun.
What is another word for honesty?
Words with a similar meaning to honesty include money plant, honestness and silver dollar. See the full list of honesty synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of honesty?
The opposite of honesty is dishonesty.
What is the plural of honesty?
The plural of honesty is honesties.