honest
honest is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, honest is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofhonest
- To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.
- (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
Example: "We’re the most honest people you will ever come across."
- (of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
Example: "an honest account of events"
- In good faith; without malice.
Example: "an honest mistake"
- (of a measurement device) Accurate.
Example: "an honest scale"
- Authentic; full.
Example: "an honest day’s work"
- Earned or acquired in a fair manner.
Example: "an honest dollar"
- Open; frank.
Example: "an honest countenance"
- Decent; honourable; suitable; becoming.
- Chaste; faithful; virtuous.
- Honestly; really.
Example: "It wasn’t my fault, honest."
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