Honesty

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnəsti/

Definitions of honesty

noun the quality of being truthful, sincere, and free of deceit

Example Sentences

A1 Honesty is important in any relationship.

A2 I value honesty above all else.

B1 Honesty is the best policy when dealing with difficult situations.

B2 His honesty in admitting his mistake was commendable.

C1 The company prides itself on the honesty of its employees.

C2 She was known for her unwavering honesty in all her dealings.

Examples of honesty in a Sentence

formal Honesty is a fundamental value in any professional setting.

informal I appreciate your honesty about what happened.

slang Just keep it real with me, honesty is key.

figurative In the garden of life, honesty is the seed that grows into trust.

Grammatical Forms of honesty

• past tense: was honest
• plural: honesties
• comparative: more honest
• superlative: most honest
• present tense: is honest
• future tense: will be honest
• perfect tense: has been honest
• continuous tense: is being honest
• singular: honesty
• positive degree: honest
• infinitive: to be honest
• gerund: being honest
• participle: honest

Origin and Evolution of honesty

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'honesty' originated from the Latin word 'honestas' which means honor, respectability, or virtue.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'honesty' has evolved to encompass the idea of truthfulness, integrity, and fairness in addition to its original meanings of honor and respectability.