dishonest
dih-SO-nihst
Dishonest (adj) means not truthful; inclined to lie, cheat, or deceive. Example: “It was dishonest of him to hide the report.”
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Not truthful; inclined to lie, cheat, or deceive.
"It was dishonest of him to hide the report."
"She refused to work with such a dishonest supplier."
How to use dishonest
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot truthful or trustworthy; willing to lie or cheat.
Easily confused with
unhonest
Common pairings
dishonest behavior
blatantly dishonest
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more dishonest
- Superlative
- most dishonest
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Etymology
From Old French deshoneste, from Latin dehonestus — built from dis- plus honest, literally "without honesty."
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What does “dishonest” mean?
The word “dishonest” means not truthful; inclined to lie, cheat, or deceive. In plain terms, not truthful or trustworthy; willing to lie or cheat.
How do you pronounce “dishonest”?
“Dishonest” is pronounced dih-SO-nihst (/dɪˈsɑnɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “dishonest” in a sentence?
Here is “dishonest” used in a sentence: “It was dishonest of him to hide the report.”
What is the opposite of “dishonest”?
The opposite of “dishonest” — its antonyms — is honest.
What part of speech is “dishonest”?
“Dishonest” is an adjective.
Where does the word “dishonest” come from?
The word “dishonest” comes from Latin. From Old French deshoneste, from Latin dehonestus — built from dis- plus honest, literally "without honesty.".
Is “dishonest” a common word?
“Dishonest” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
