honest

• Beschreibt eine Person, die die Wahrheit sagt, nicht lügt, betrügt oder stiehlt und aufrichtig sowie anständig handelt.

Describes a person who tells the truth and does not cheat or steal.

1. Truthful and sincereA2formal

   Free of deceit; truthful and straightforward in speech and action.

   Ehrlich

   • She is an honest person who always tells the truth.
   • He gave an honest opinion about the project.
   • Being honest with yourself is the first step to growth.

   Synonymecandidforthrightfrankgenuineopenreliablesincerestraightforwardtruthful

   Antonymedeceitfuldishonestinsincerelyingmendaciousuntruthful

2. Fair and justB1formal

   Characterized by integrity and fairness in dealings.

   Ehrlich und gerecht

   • The honest worker was rewarded for his loyalty.
   • They made an honest effort to resolve the dispute.
   • An honest day's work deserves fair pay.

   Synonymeequitableethicalfairfair-mindedhonorableimpartialincorruptiblejustscrupulousunbiasedupright

   Antonymecorruptdeceitfuldishonestunfairunjust

3. Genuine or authenticB1informal

   Not counterfeit or artificial; real.

   Echt

   • This is an honest mistake, not a deliberate error.
   • She has an honest smile that puts everyone at ease.
   • The honest truth is that we need more time.

   Synonymeactualauthenticgenuinelegitimaterealtrueveritable

   Antonymeartificialboguscounterfeitfakefalseinauthenticphonyshamsynthetic