Synonyms of honesty
29 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for honesty is sincerity. Other synonyms of honesty are candor, frankness and truthfulness. The opposite of honesty is dishonesty.
Synonyms and similar words for honesty
nounThe act, quality, or condition of being honest.
- candorThe state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression.
- sincerityThe quality or state of being sincere.
- franknessThe state of being frank; candour; honesty.
- sincerenessSynonym of sincerity.
- truthfulnessThe quality of being truthful.
- veraciousnessSynonym of veracity.
- veracity
- veridicality
nounHonor; decency, propriety.
- integritySteadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
- rectitudeConformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.
- uprightnessThe state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
- angelicalityThe state or condition of being angelical.
- angelicalnessThe state or quality of being angelical.
- angelicity
- angelicnessThe state or quality of being angelic.
- decencyThe quality of being decent; propriety.
- godlinessThe condition and quality of being godly, pious, scrupulously observant of all the teachings of one's religion...
- honorThe state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception...
- probityIntegrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.
- proprietyCorrectness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.
- righteousnessHoliness; conformity of life to the divine law.
- rightfulnessThe state or quality of being rightful.
- saintlikenessThe state of being saintlike.
- saintlinessThe property of being saintly.
- seemlihoodThe state, condition, or quality of being seemly; seemliness.
- seemlinessThe property of being seemly, appropriateness of conduct or behavior.
- virtuousnessThe state of being virtuous.
nounChastity.
- chastenessThe state of being chaste; chastity.
- continence
Opposite of honesty
nounMore antonyms
Meaning of honesty
- noun The act, quality, or condition of being honest.
- noun Honor; decency, propriety.
- noun Chastity.
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Questions about synonyms of honesty
- What is another word for honesty?
- Honesty has 29 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sincerity, candor, frankness and truthfulness.
- What is the opposite of honesty?
- The opposite of honesty is dishonesty.
- What does honesty mean?
- Honesty means the act, quality, or condition of being honest.
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