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honesty

hon·es·ty [ ónnəstee ] (plural hon·es·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. moral uprightness: the quality, condition, or characteristic of being fair, truthful, and morally upright

2. truthfulness: truthfulness, candor, or sincerity
In all honesty, I really didn't know.

3. plant: a hardy plant with flat silvery seed pods that are often used for indoor decoration. Flowers: purplish or white. Native to: Europe.  Latin name Lunaria annua.

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