Honest/ˈɑːnɪst/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Trust Versus Action Use 'honest' to describe someone's trustworthiness, not just their actions. She’s an honest friend, always keeping my secrets. Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Truth 'Honest' implies more than truth; it suggests integrity in someone's character. He returned the lost wallet because he's an honest person. Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Assurance Use 'honest' to subtly assure others of sincerity, often when admitting facts that aren't favorable. I made an honest mistake in my calculations.