2007-03-11 05:01:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If someone asked you how they looked and you thought they were ugly, would you tell them what you really thought? Would it be honest to tell them they look fine when you think they look bad? Yes honesty and truth are synonymous but our culture is laced with dishonesty. Much dishonesty is based on not wanting to hurt someone, to tell them what they want to hear. We don't go into elaborate detail with our young children about all the death and pain in the world because we want them to start life with the illusion of peace and serenity. Is this honest? No, but in this case to be honest would be wrong.
In a nutshell -- we can't handle the truth.
2007-03-11 05:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by Zefram 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are related, but not synonymous.
Honest is a trait of humans -- regarding the truthfulless of their comminications and behavior.
Truth has to do with what is -- whether statements about what is or isn't so match reality.
'Truthfull' would be a synonym of 'honest.'
'Truthfullness' would be a synonym of 'honesty'.
2007-03-11 09:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good subject written right here, 2 issues i've got study, between the, "Your in straight forward terms as unwell as your secrets and methods." "that's an more desirable compliment to be depended on, then to be enjoyed." In God we have faith, specific as a replace of *love* of money.
2016-10-18 02:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not necessarily
you can be honest about your knowledge or opinion on a matter and it can, nonetheless, be false.
In other words, an honest, truthful opinion does not dictate absolute truth about a given matter.
2007-03-11 10:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by abby j 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes.honesty is being true either by doing something god or bad,you are ready to accept your deed.
2007-03-11 05:08:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ana C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...nvm yes
2007-03-11 05:09:19 · answer #6 · answered by goetjen54 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋