honest

Someone who tells the truth and does not cheat or steal.

• She is an honest person.
• Be honest with me about what happened.
• He was honest enough to admit his mistake.

How to use it: honest with someone about something (Please be honest with me about the cost.)

Similar words: truthful, trustworthy

Opposites: dishonest

Common phrases: honest person, be honest, honest with someone, honest answer

An account or opinion that says what someone really believes and does not deliberately change the facts.

• I want your honest opinion.
• She gave an honest account of the accident.
• The report offers an honest assessment of our progress.

Similar words: truthful, fair, accurate

Opposites: dishonest

Common phrases: honest opinion, honest account, honest assessment

Used to insist that what you have said is true.

• I forgot, honest!
• Honest, I never touched your phone.
• It tasted good, honest.

Similar words: honestly, really

Common phrases: honest i do, honest i will