2007-12-25 06:17:44 · 5 answers · asked by ram 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Honesty means the quality of being honest, which in turn means "not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent."
Integrity means "moral soundness", but is separate from honesty. It is correct to say "We admire his honesty and integrity." without being redundant.
2007-12-25 06:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Integrity" is a noun; "honest" is an adjective. The difference between "integrity" and "honesty" is that integrity covers quite a bit more. An honest person may not lie, cheat, or shortchange his customers, but he may still be less than admirable in other respects. A person of integrity also keeps his word, fulfills his responsibilities (in a big-hearted but low-keyed way), doesn't use or take advantage of others, and is generally a person of good character. One failing of the word "integrity" is that there's no related adjective in English, so that one has to say "a person of integrity" in contrast to "an honest person."
2007-12-25 14:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by aida 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honest is one concept, integrity a plethora of positive values including honesty.
2007-12-25 14:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a steel beam can have integrity but it can't be honest.
2007-12-25 16:08:22 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Chadderlee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honesty is generally one aspect, usually involving speech.
Integrity is your whole moral outlook, including honesty, honor, and day-to-day behavior.
2007-12-25 14:26:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋