LEARNit Dictionary
honest
adjective
/ˈɒnɪst/
UK
/ˈɑːnɪst/
US
B1
1
B1
always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating
صادق, راستگو, درستکار
opposite
dishonest
2
B1
not hiding the truth about something
صادق, راستگو, درستکار
Are you being
completely honest
about your feelings?
Thank you for being so honest with me.
Give me your
honest opinion
.
He gave an
honest answer
to a difficult question.
We need to have more
open and honest
discussions about mental health.
The meeting was described as ‘a frank and honest exchange of views’.
To be honest
, it was one of the worst books I've ever read.
I'll be honest
, I really don't agree with what she did.
Let's be honest
, she's only interested in Mike because of his money.
The film has won accolades for being both
brutally honest
and very funny.
If I am
perfectly honest
, I wasn't expecting much from this album.
I just want
the honest truth
.
3
showing an honest mind or attitude
صادق, راستگو, درستکار, بیریا
She's got an honest face.
She seems honest enough.
He made an
honest mistake
and deserves a second chance.
4
earned or resulting from hard work
شرافتمندانه, حلال
He hasn't done
an honest day's work
in his life.
It's quite a struggle to make
an honest living
.
She claimed she was just trying to
earn an honest penny
.