plural honesties
1
a
: adherence to the facts : sincerity
doubted the honesty of the witness
b
: fairness and straightforwardness of conduct
calling for honesty in politics
2
: any of a genus (Lunaria) of European and southwest Asian plants of the mustard family that have toothed hairy leaves, small white or violet flowers, and flat silvery seedpods that are siliques
especially
: a European biennial (Lunaria annua) that is often grown for its ornamental disk-shaped seedpods : money plant sense 1
3
obsolete
: chastity
Examples of honesty in a Sentence
She is admired for her kindness and her honesty.
He demands honesty from everyone who works for him.
He didn't even have enough honesty to tell me he was leaving.
Recent Examples on the Web
Bryan Stevenson, executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, says in the United States the story of enslaved people is not told with real honesty.
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Kyle Gassiott, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
The publication is staking its reputation on honesty and integrity.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
His performance felt simultaneously larger than life and incredibly intimate, working seamlessly between raucous renditions of his biggest hits and quiet moments of heartfelt honesty.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2024
That's not a criticism — her restraint is part of her honesty and her power in everything from Melancholia to The Power of the Dog.
—Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
But in all honesty, eating fish, in my opinion, was delicious.
—Shane Mitchell, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
What has Mia Pearl taught you about honesty and truth?
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Despite his honesty, this guy is getting zero sympathy.
—Hannah Van Sickle, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
This willingness to own up to mistakes creates an atmosphere of honesty and accountability, which is essential for maintaining healthy interpersonal dynamics.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Kyle Gassiott, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
The publication is staking its reputation on honesty and integrity.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
His performance felt simultaneously larger than life and incredibly intimate, working seamlessly between raucous renditions of his biggest hits and quiet moments of heartfelt honesty.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2024
That's not a criticism — her restraint is part of her honesty and her power in everything from Melancholia to The Power of the Dog.
—Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
But in all honesty, eating fish, in my opinion, was delicious.
—Shane Mitchell, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
What has Mia Pearl taught you about honesty and truth?
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Despite his honesty, this guy is getting zero sympathy.
—Hannah Van Sickle, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
This willingness to own up to mistakes creates an atmosphere of honesty and accountability, which is essential for maintaining healthy interpersonal dynamics.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honesty. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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honesty
noun
hon·es·ty
ˈän-ə-stē 
: the quality or state of being honest
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