Wednesday, January 28, 2009

DONT SLEEP'S WORD OF THE DAY...

HONESTY
Pronunciation:
\ˈä-nəs-tē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural hon·es·ties
Date:
14th century
1. obsolete : chastity
2. a: fairness and straightforwardness of conduct b: adherence to the facts : sincerity
synonyms honesty , honor , integrity , probity mean uprightness of character or action. honesty implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way. honor suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position. integrity implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge. probity implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.

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