Honesty etymology

English

English word honesty comes from Latin honestus, Latin honor (Honor, esteem.)

Etymology of honesty

Detailed word origin of honesty

Dictionary entry Language Definition
honestus Latin (lat) (of one's appearance) Fine, handsome, beautiful, becoming, noble.. Bringing or deserving honor or honour; worthy, creditable, respectable; decent, virtuous.. Full of or regarded with honor or honour; honorable or honourable, of high birth, noble, distinguished, respectable, eminent.
honor Latin (lat) Honor, esteem.
honestas Latin (lat) Honour, integrity, honesty. Wealth.
honesté Old French (fro)
honesty English (en) (countable) Any of various crucifers in the genus Lunaria, several of which are grown as ornamentals.. (uncountable) The act, quality, or condition of being honest. (uncountable, obsolete) Chastity.. (uncountable, obsolete) honor, decency, propriety.