| 单词 | honesty |
| 释义 | honesty (once / 478 pages) 1n 2n If you tell the truth, you possess the quality of honesty. If someone offers a harsh criticism of your latest attempt at songwriting, you might say, "Thank you for your honesty." Even if you don't mean it. The original meaning of honesty had more to do with honor than truthfulness, although the two are naturally linked. The trait of honesty has been prized for centuries, and Shakespeare once wrote, "Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself." The honesty flower, sometimes called the money plant, is so named because its coin-shaped seedpods are translucent, the idea of transparency symbolizing integrity. WORD FAMILYhonesty: honesties USAGE EXAMPLESThe French-Moroccan’s images explored themes of diaspora, displacement and identity with unsparing honesty. Time(Dec 30, 2016) All-American linebacker Reuben Foster noted how Saban’s brutal honesty, such as telling recruits they might not get the chance to play, was refreshing. Seattle Times(Dec 29, 2016) Beneath the veneer of highfalutin intellectualism and the comedy of blunt honesty, the viewer responds to the truth of those connections. Los Angeles Times(Dec 29, 2016) 1 n the quality of being honest 2Syn|Ant|Hypo|Hyper honestness dishonesty the quality of being dishonest scrupulousness conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence integritymoral soundness incorruption, incorruptnesscharacterized by integrity or probity incorruptibilitythe incapability of being corrupted candidness, candor, candour, directness, forthrightness, franknessthe quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech good faith, straightnesshaving honest intentions truthfulnessthe quality of being truthful sinceritythe quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical soothtruth or reality probitycomplete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles veracityunwillingness to tell lies ingenuousnessopenly straightforward or frank righteousness adhering to moral principles n southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration Syn|Hyper Lunaria annua, money plant, satin flower, satinpod, silver dollar herb, herbaceous plant a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests |
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