honest

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telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat, or lie:

She's completely honest.

I'd like you to give me an honest answer/your honest opinion.

He had an honest face (= he looked like he could be trusted).

(of a person) truthful or able to be trusted; not likely to steal, cheat, or lie, or (of actions, speech, or appearance) showing these qualities:

an honest man

an honest answer

To be honest (= To tell the truth), I didn’t like the movie.