dishonesty
1 antonyms and opposites of dishonesty, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The quality or practice of lying, cheating, or deceiving.
Antonyms
How to use dishonesty
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Etymology
From Middle English dishoneste, from Old French deshoneste, built from dis- plus honesty.
Full origin of dishonesty →Frequently asked questions
What does “dishonesty” mean?
The word “dishonesty” means the quality or practice of lying, cheating, or deceiving. In plain terms, being untruthful or deceptive, or an act of that kind.
How do you pronounce “dishonesty”?
“Dishonesty” is pronounced dihs-O-nih-stee (/dɪsˈɒnɪ.sti/ in IPA).
How do you use “dishonesty” in a sentence?
Here is “dishonesty” used in a sentence: “The audit revealed years of financial dishonesty.”
What is the opposite of “dishonesty”?
The opposite of “dishonesty” — its antonyms — is honesty.
What part of speech is “dishonesty”?
“Dishonesty” is a noun.
Where does the word “dishonesty” come from?
The word “dishonesty” comes from Old French. From Middle English dishoneste, from Old French deshoneste, built from dis- plus honesty.