ईमानदार

/iːmɑːnˈdɑːr/
adjectiveIntermediate honest
formal

A person who tells the truth and does not lie or cheat.

ईमानदार कर्मचारी कभी भी गलत काम नहीं करता।

An honest employee never does wrong work.

उसकी ईमानदारी के कारण सब उसकी तारीफ करते हैं।

Everyone praises him because of his honesty.

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Used for people who adhere to moral principles and avoid deception.

💡Pro Tip

Common Collocations

Combine 'ईमानदार' with nouns like 'व्यक्ति' (person), 'कर्मचारी' (employee), or 'व्यवहार' (behavior) to form natural phrases.

Gold Rule

Moral Context

Use 'ईमानदार' when referring to someone's integrity or adherence to truth, not just factual accuracy.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Persian word 'iman' (faith) combined with the Hindi suffix '-dar' (possessing), meaning 'one who possesses faith' or 'trustworthy'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe people, actions, or behaviors. Often paired with moral or ethical contexts.

Word Breakdown

ईमान
faith, trust
root
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दार
possessing, having
suffix
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