1 (used about a person) telling the truth; not lying to people or stealing (指人)诚实的:
Just be honest -- do you like this skirt or not?说老实话,你喜欢不喜欢这条裙子?To be honest, I don't think that's a very good idea.老实说,我认为这不是个很好的主意。
2 showing honest qualities 显示诚实的:
an honest face诚实的面孔I'd like your honest opinion, please.有意见,只管直说。 [OPP] for both senses dishonest 两个义项的反义词皆为dishonest➔honestynoun [U]
[OPP] dishonesty 反义词为dishonesty
honest/ˋɑnIst; ˈɒnəst or ˈɒnIst/adj 1 someone who is honest does not lie, cheat, or steal [ dishonest ] 诚实的﹐正直的: He seems a good, honest man. 他看上去是个正直的好人。2 sincere or telling the true facts about something 坦诚的﹐说实话的﹐直率的: Give me an honest answer . 给我一个诚实的回答。Do you want my honest opinion ? 你想听听我的真实意见吗?+with At least he was honest with you. 至少他对你是真诚的。+about She was always honest about her feelings. 她从不隐瞒自己的感情。3 to be honest (with you) spoken used when you are saying what you really think【口】(跟你)说实话﹐老实说: To be honest, I think she’ll win. 说实话﹐我认为她会赢。
honestadjectiveA person who is honest says what is true and does not steal, lie or cheat: She's a very honest person.Be honest – do you really like this dress?oppositedishonest▶ honestlyadverb: Try to answer the questions honestly. Honestly, I don't know where your money is.▶ honestynoun (no plural): I have serious doubts about his honesty.