Adjective

(en-adj)

(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

We're the most honest people you will ever come across.

* Sir W. Temple

An honest physician leaves his patient when he can contribute no farther to his health.

(of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.

an honest''' account of events''; '''''honest reporting

In good faith; without malice.

an honest mistake

(of a measurement device) Accurate.

an honest scale

Authentic; full.

an honest day's work

Earned or acquired in a fair manner.

an honest dollar

Open; frank.

an honest countenance

(obsolete) Decent; honourable; suitable; becoming.

* Shakespeare

Behold what honest clothes you send forth to bleaching!

(Chaucer)

(obsolete) Chaste; faithful; virtuous.

* Shakespeare

Wives may be merry, and yet honest too.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; -- opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;

* {{quote-book

, year=1864 , author=Jules Verne , title=A Journey to the Center of the Earth , chapter=30 citation , passage=He did not hesitate what to do. It would be prudent to continue on to Omaha, for it would be dangerous to return to the train, which the Indians might still be engaged in pillaging.}}

* Moses established a grave and prudent law . --Milton.

Practically wise, judicious, shrewd

''His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top

Frugal; economical; not extravagant;

Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget