Characterized by integrity or fairness and straightforwardness in conduct, thought, speech, etc.; upright; just; equitable; trustworthy; truthful; sincere; free from fraud, guile, or duplicity; not false; -- said of persons and acts, and of things to which a moral quality is imputed;
as, an honest judge or merchant; an honest statement; an honest bargain; an honest business; an honest book; an honest confession.
“An
honest man's the noblest work of God.”
— Pope.
“An
honest physician leaves his patient when he can contribute no farther to his health.”
— Sir W. Temple.
“Look ye out among you seven men of honest report.”
— Acts vi. 3.
“Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
— Rom. xii. 17.