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➔honesty noun [U] [OPP] dishonesty 反义词为dishonesty