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че́стный — meaning in English

chestnyy

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English meaning

  • candid adj Honest and direct, even when the truth might be uncomfortable.
  • conscientious adj Careful, thorough, and diligent in doing one's work or duties.
  • fair adj Treating people equally and reasonably; just.
  • honest adj Telling the truth and not inclined to lie, cheat, or steal.
  • square noun A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.
  • straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
  • upright adj Standing straight up, vertical.

Senses

че́стный is used for these senses in English:

  • candid Straightforward, open and sincere.
  • fair Just, equitable.
  • honest (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
  • square Honest; straightforward; fair.
  • straightforward (figurative) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
  • up front (idiomatic) Open, honest; tending to disclose information; truthful.
  • upright (figuratively) Of good morals; practicing ethical values.

candid — full definition

  1. adj Honest and direct, even when the truth might be uncomfortable.
  2. adj Natural and unposed, especially describing a photograph.
  3. noun A photo taken without the subject posing.

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