: the quality of being fair and truthful : the quality of being honest
She is admired for her kindness and her honesty.
He demands honesty from everyone who works for him.
He didn't even have enough honesty to tell me he was leaving.
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“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/honesty. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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