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honest

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honest in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. worthy of being depended on
    "a dependable worker"; "an honest working stiff"; "a reliable sourcSFLe of information"; "he was true to his word"; "I would be true for there are those who trust me"
    dependable  honest  reliable  true 
  2. gained or earned without cheating or stealing
    "an honest wage"; "an fair penny"
    honest  fair 
  3. not forged
    "a good dollar bill"
    good  honest 
  4. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
    "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"
    honest  honorable 
  5. without dissimulation; frank
    "my honest opinion"
    honest 
  6. marked by truth
    "gave honest answers"; "honest reporting"
    honest 
  7. without pretensions
    "worked at an honest trade"; "good honest food"
    honest 
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