Britannica Dictionary definition of HONESTY
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the quality of being fair and truthful
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the quality of being honest
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She is admired for her kindness and her honesty.
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He demands honesty from everyone who works for him.
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He didn't even have enough honesty to tell me he was leaving.
honesty is the best policy
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used to say that telling the truth is better than lying even when it is hard to do
in all honesty
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used to stress that a statement is true
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In all honesty, I don't know what you're talking about.
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I don't like him, but in all honesty, I don't know why.