1
as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
George Washington has gone down in history for his honesty
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
he's known for his honesty in business dealings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in honor
faithfulness to high moral standards
she knew she could count on her students' honesty, even if she left the classroom for a few moments during the test
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in sincerity
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
I am speaking with all honesty when I say that your apple pie is the best I've ever tasted
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of honesty
Virgo’s energy demands clarity and honesty — no more glossing over red flags or ignoring our needs.
—
Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Initiate negotiations with respect and honesty, and be ready to provide documentation to support your financial hardship claims.
—Staff, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
And then, in a moment of pure honesty, Toya says what everyone is thinking.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
And there are those who think in terms of justice and honesty.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for honesty
Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Initiate negotiations with respect and honesty, and be ready to provide documentation to support your financial hardship claims.
—Staff, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
And then, in a moment of pure honesty, Toya says what everyone is thinking.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
And there are those who think in terms of justice and honesty.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for honesty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honesty
Noun
-
Confidentiality is a crucial part of our work and is essential to protect the integrity of the investigations and to ensure the safety and security of victims, witnesses, and all those with whom the Office interacts.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Implementing a data integrity strategy to ensure data has not been tampered with is a critical component in combating AI bias.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
There is the argument from morality: The gods will punish you for these bad deeds.—
Shadi Bartsch,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
-
The intimacy that Mundhra finds in the final few minutes of this film feel like a reward for a project taken on with a rigorous sense of morality. 29.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Being included in their assortment is truly an honor.—
Thomas Waller,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
-
Texas Democrat Al Green takes the honor for at least trying to cause some good trouble, by shaking his cane at the president before being kicked out at the order of Speaker Mike Johnson.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Dozens of people shared the post, and most of the public shares showed critical commentary that questioned Hill’s sincerity.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2025
-
Based on Michael Bond’s books, the original movie and especially the sequel stand out for their appeal to all ages — from the children toward whom they’re geared to the abundance of adults who relish their sincerity, humanity and flair.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
And people who’ve just moved into senior roles are particularly vulnerable to losing their virtues.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
-
To Iñárritu, Prieto’s greatest virtue is his flexibility, both stylistic and personal.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
This does not impact the reliability of our A220 fleet.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
-
The government recently disbanded two outside advisory committees that used to consult on the numbers, offering suggestions on ways to improve the reliability of the government data.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Neroli, cocoa shell and tonka bean complete it, giving it all the gourmand goodness.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
-
There’s also a basic bean and cheese burrito for $5.99, and a house burrito filled with goodness for $11.99 (add $2.99 for skirt steak).—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The real shock for Ukrainians is not necessarily in the substance of Trump's remarks but in their directness—which is indeed unwise.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
-
One group may appreciate directness, but another prefers more sensitivity.—
Linda Allen-Hardisty,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honesty. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share