honest
honest
telling the truth
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honest with Russian translation
honest usage examples
Честный ответ поможет нам решить проблему.
An honest answer will help us fix the problem.
Будь честен со мной насчёт того, что произошло.
Be honest with me about what happened.
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honest belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
honest synonyms
What's the difference between honest / trustworthy / sincere / frank / candid / forthright
Primary word: truthful, free from deceit; describes a person or action that tells or shows the truth.
She is an honest person who always tells the truth.
Она честный человек, который всегда говорит правду.
Focuses on being reliable and deserving trust; more about dependability than just truth-telling.
She's a trustworthy colleague who meets her deadlines.
Она надёжная коллега, которая соблюдает сроки.
Refers to genuine feelings or intentions; may not imply factual accuracy of statements.
His apology seemed sincere.
Его извинение казалось искренним.
Direct and open in speech; emphasizes candor and straightforwardness, can be blunt.
I'll be frank — I don't think this will work.
Я буду откровенен — я не думаю, что это сработает.
Honest and straightforward, often used for open discussion or interviews; a bit more formal.
She gave a candid interview about her experiences.
Она дала откровенное интервью о своём опыте.
Very direct and straightforward; can sound blunt or abrupt; somewhat formal.
He was forthright about the company's mistakes.
Он был прямолинеен насчёт ошибок компании.
Clear, direct, and uncomplicated; someone who is honest and simple in manner.
Be straightforward with your answers.
Отвечай прямо и понятно.
Willing to share information or feelings; emphasizes transparency and receptiveness rather than moral truthfulness alone.
Our manager is open to new ideas.
Наш менеджер открыт к новым идеям.
Emphasizes authenticity and lack of falseness; genuine person or feeling is real and not pretended.
She showed genuine concern for him.
Она проявила подлинную заботу о нём.
Candid and direct; commonly used in informal contexts, especially in US English (also can mean 'in advance').
Be upfront with me — did you break it?
Будь со мной откровен — ты это сломал?
Having high moral standards and dignity; emphasizes integrity and respectability more than mere truth-telling.
He behaved in an honorable way during the dispute.
Он вел себя достойно во время конфликта.
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How to pronounce honest and what this word means
honest translation: честный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce honest
/ˈɒnɪst/
honest translation
честный
honest examples
An honest answer will help us fix the problem.
honest transcription
/ˈɒnɪst/, /ˈɑnəst/
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Questions about this word
honest meaning: what does it mean?
telling the truth
honest pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
honest is pronounced as /ˈɒnɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
honest definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
An honest answer will help us fix the problem. Translation: Честный ответ поможет нам решить проблему.
Is honest part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, honest (честный) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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