English · Word Candidate

honestly

/ˈɒn.ɪst.li/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In an honest manner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cách trung thực

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Adverb

He answered the questions honestly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thành thật, nói thật

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Adverb

Honestly, I didn't believe a word she said.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Để biểu thị sự bực tức, thất vọng, v.v.

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Interjection

Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “honestly” mean?

In an honest manner.

Is “honestly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.