honest
/ˈɑːnɪst/
hon · est
ˈɑː · nɪst
English Definition
adj. truthful and sincere
Significado en Español
honesto, sincero
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。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “honest”:
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A
truthful
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B
dishonest
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C
cunning
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D
deceitful
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A — 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.
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A
dishonest
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B
honest
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C
lying
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D
sneaky
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B — honest.
“honest” means adj. truthful and sincere
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 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
