honesty
/ˈɑːnɪsti/
hon · es · ty
ˈɑː · nɪs · ti
English Definition
n. the quality of being honest
Significado en Español
honestidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thành thật, lòng trung thực
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Example Sentence
Honesty is the foundation of trust.
诚实是信任的基础。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “honesty”:
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A
deceit
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B
sincerity
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C
trickery
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D
dishonesty
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B — sincerity.
“honesty” means n. the quality of being honest
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her complete ______ made everyone in the town trust her right away.
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A
dishonesty
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B
deceit
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C
honesty
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D
lying
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C — honesty.
“honesty” means n. the quality of being honest
Common questions about “honesty”
What does “honesty” mean?
honesty — n. the quality of being honest. In Chinese: 诚实.
How do you pronounce “honesty”?
honesty is pronounced /ˈɑːnɪsti/. It breaks into 3 syllables: hon · es · ty.
How do you use “honesty” in a sentence?
Honesty is the foundation of trust. (诚实是信任的基础。)
What are synonyms for “honesty”?
truthfulness, sincerity, integrity — all close in meaning to honesty (n. the quality of being honest).
Is “honesty” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. honesty appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
