English

honesty

ˈɑnəsti, ˈɑː.nə.sti, ˈɑːnəsti, ˈɒnəsti, ˈɒnəstɪ, ˈɔːnɪstɪ
Meaning: the quality of being honest
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈɑː.nə.sti, ˈɑːnəsti, ˈɒnəsti, ˈɒnəstɪ, ˈɔːnɪstɪ

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Example sentences

I really appreciate your honesty.
I really appreciate your honesty.
Honesty is an essential element of a strong relationship.
Honesty is an essential element of a strong relationship.
It is my firm belief that honesty is always the best policy.
It is my firm belief that honesty is always the best policy.
The company's code of ethics requires all employees to act with honesty.
The company's code of ethics requires all employees to act with honesty.
His conviction that honesty is always the best policy never wavered.
His conviction that honesty is always the best policy never wavered.

Usage Notes

Refers to the trait of telling the truth and being fair.

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