honesty
Translation
honesty, truthfulness, sincerity
Examples
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is the best policy.
I appreciate your honesty.
I appreciate your honesty.
Grammar Patterns
Honesty is (sth.) Honesty is the best policy.
to appreciate (sb.'s) honesty I appreciate your honesty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: integrity, truthfulness, sincerity; Antonyms: dishonesty, deceit
Etymology
From Old French 'honesté', from Latin 'honestas' (honor, probity), related to 'honor'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the adjective 'honest'. If you are 'honest', you have 'honesty'.