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honest

/ˈɑːnɪst/
hon · est ˈɑː · nɪst
English Definition
adj. truthful and sincere
中文释义
诚实的
Significado en Español
honesto, sincero
한국어 뜻
정직한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thành thật, trung thực
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Example Sentence

He gave an honest answer to the question.

他对这个问题给出了诚实的回答。

Synonyms
truthful sincere genuine
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “honest”:

  1. A dishonest
  2. B truthful
  3. C deceitful
  4. D cunning
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B — truthful. “honest” means adj. truthful and sincere

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A truly ______ person always tells the truth, even when it is very hard.

  1. A dishonest
  2. B honest
  3. C lying
  4. D sneaky
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B — honest. “honest” means adj. truthful and sincere

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Common questions about “honest”

What does “honest” mean?

honest — adj. truthful and sincere. In Chinese: 诚实的.

How do you pronounce “honest”?

honest is pronounced /ˈɑːnɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hon · est.

How do you use “honest” in a sentence?

He gave an honest answer to the question. (他对这个问题给出了诚实的回答。)

What are synonyms for “honest”?

truthful, sincere, genuine — all close in meaning to honest (adj. truthful and sincere).

Is “honest” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. honest appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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