Honest and Knavish

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Honest adjective - Following the accepted rules of moral conduct.

Usage example: that rare, honest customer who doesn't hesitate to tell the cashier she's given him too much change

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Knavish is an antonym for honest.

Nearby Words: honesty, honestly

Knavish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.

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Honest is an antonym for knavish in dishonest topic.

Nearby Words: knavery, knave

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