honesty

noun

(uncountable, countable) The act, quality, or condition of being honest.

(countable) Any of various crucifers in the genus Lunaria, several of which are grown as ornamentals, particularly annual honesty (Lunaria annua).

A female given name.

(uncountable, countable, obsolete) Honor; decency, propriety.

(uncountable, countable, obsolete) Chastity.

Roots

honestushonest- · Latin · honorable

Words related to honesty

improbityn sincerenessn candidnessn truenessn faithfulnessn unassumingnessn honestadj incorruptibilityn earnestnessn singlenessn truthfuladj pellucidnessn loyaltyn heartinessn fidelityn selflessnessn unpretentiousnessn

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