Definition of honest

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hon·est    (nst) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Marked by or displaying integrity; upright: an honest lawyer.
2. Not deceptive or fraudulent; genuine: honest weight.
3. Equitable; fair: honest wages for an honest day's work.
4. 1. Characterized by truth; not false: honest reporting.
   2. Sincere; frank: an honest critique.
5. 1. Of good repute; respectable.
   2. Without affectation; plain: honest folk.
6. Virtuous; chaste.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French honeste, from Latin honestus, honorable, from honor, honor (earlier hons)