macánta — meaning in English

English meaning

• honest adj Telling the truth and not inclined to lie, cheat, or steal.
• simple adj Easy to understand or do; not complicated.

Senses

macánta is used for these senses in English:

• honest (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
• simple (now, colloquial, euphemism) Feeble-minded; foolish.

honest — full definition

1. adj Telling the truth and not inclined to lie, cheat, or steal.
2. adj Sincere and fair, without hidden motives.

simple — full definition

1. adj Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
2. adj Plain, with no extra decoration or fuss.
3. adj Honest and straightforward, without any hidden agenda; sometimes, unflatteringly, naive or slow-witted.
4. noun A medicinal herb, or a remedy made from just one plant (an older, mostly historical use).

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