CEFR A2

Honest

adjective

Meaning

Truthful and sincere; free of deceit and hypocrisy.

Examples

He has an honest face and is always truthful.
The politician was accused of not being honest with the public.

Synonyms: truthful, sincere, upright, veracious

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Honest (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɒnɪst/

Definition

Truthful and sincere; free of deceit and hypocrisy.

Examples

He has an honest face and is always truthful.
The politician was accused of not being honest with the public.
It's important to be honest about your feelings.

How to Use Honest

honest with someone (prepositional phrase): To tell someone the truth truthfully. — "You need to be honest with me about what happened."
honest about something (prepositional phrase): Truthful and sincere regarding a specific topic or situation. — "She was very honest about her limitations."

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