How to Use honesty in a Sentence

honesty

noun

• He didn't even have enough honesty to tell me he was leaving.
• She is admired for her kindness and her honesty.
• He demands honesty from everyone who works for him.
• People would come up to me to discuss his integrity and honesty.
  — Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022
• Again, the people that are for me are the mad ones, the ones committed to truth-telling and presence, and honesty.
  — Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022
• In other words, the juror could have gotten upset or angry at being grilled by the defense about his or her honesty.
  — Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2022
• Three people are all pit bulls fighting for honesty, transparency and victory.
  — Robert Costa, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2024
• In all honesty, some people need millions to retire; others only need a few hundred thousand.
  — Amy Wagner and Steve Sprovach, The Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2022
• The lessons learned from this unhappy history go far beyond the bedrock need for basic honesty on the part of our public officials.
  — WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022
• Both Steele and Ferrell loved the movie’s honesty, humor and heart, and they’ve been surprised by the intensity of the response to it.
  — Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
• Sam approaches every challenge with fierce love, raw honesty, and humor while trying to earn a living and navigate family and social life.
  — Toby Grey, BGR, 16 Sep. 2022
• But even these exceptional attributes of her craft are ultimately eclipsed by the vulnerability and honesty of her soul.
  — Lily Gladstone, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
• Open relationships requires a lot of trust, honesty and communication.
  — Sara Kuburic, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2022
• The trouble was that Giuliani was cashing in on a reputation for honesty and probity with unseemly avidity.
  — Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
• Lauren Elkin’s Scaffolding suggests that total honesty can take a relationship only so far.
  — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
• The first side, Mani, will showcase her r&b side, exploring honesty, love, truth, and manifestation, while Pedi represents ego through rap.
  — Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2022
• What appealed to the former president was McCurdy's honesty and ability to render him in all of his humanity.
  — Adrienne L. Childs, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022
• And tactful honesty about the source is the best route.
  — Annie Midori Atherton, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2022
• To be in this league for 26 years and not have to look for a job, in all honesty.
  — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 May 2024
• Is that lack of honesty the reason the two of you broke up?
  — Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 20 Jan. 2023
• Though the play is set in the 1950s, a profound honesty sits at the core of the production.
  — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 Sep. 2023
• The only way to stop them is through truth and honesty.
  — Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
• The other part of that equation is the ease and honesty of all the controls.
  — Pete Lyons, Car and Driver, 26 Mar. 2023
• The best way to shine is to adhere to your word and to put honesty and kindness first.
  — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2024
• Ed took his king and — perhaps with an air of frank and open honesty — led the eight of clubs.
  — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2024
• That honesty is heard in so many of his songs in joy and sorrow.
  — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2022
• The fan base needed to hear the frustration and raw honesty.
  — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Oct. 2023
• Once again, Kirsten was concerned about Julio's lack of honesty with his mom.
  — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
• But Tanya heard a joy and honesty in his voice that instantly drew her to him.
  — Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
• Meryl Streep would kill to achieve the honesty of the mirror scene where Julie fights tears while making up her face.
  — Armond White, National Review, 8 Feb. 2023

Last Updated: 26 Oct 2024