Characterized by integrity or fairness and
   straight/forwardness in conduct, thought, speech, etc.; upright; just;
   equitable; trustworthy; truthful; sincere; free from fraud, guile, or
   duplicity; not false; -- said of persons and acts, and of things to
   which a moral quality is imputed; as, an honest judge or merchant; an
   honest statement; an honest bargain; an honest business; an honest
   book; an honest confession.