CEFR B1

Honest Person

noun phrase

Meaning

An individual who consistently speaks the truth, acts with integrity, and demonstrates fairness and sincerity in their dealings with others.

Examples

My grandfather was known throughout the community as an honest person who could always be trusted.
It's rare to find an honest person in politics, but she truly seems to care about her constituents.

Synonyms: truthful person, sincere individual, person of integrity, upstanding citizen

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Honest Person (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈɒnɪst ˈpɜːrsən/

Definition

An individual who consistently speaks the truth, acts with integrity, and demonstrates fairness and sincerity in their dealings with others.

Examples

My grandfather was known throughout the community as an honest person who could always be trusted.
It's rare to find an honest person in politics, but she truly seems to care about her constituents.
When I lost my wallet, an honest person found it and returned it to me with everything still inside.

How to Use Honest Person

to be an honest person (collocation): To possess the quality of honesty. — "She always tries to be an honest person in all her interactions."
known as an honest person (collocation): To have a reputation for honesty. — "He is known as an honest person in the business community."

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