Dishonesty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈɒnɪ.sti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dishonesty is a noun meaning (uncountable) The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.
Meaning
(uncountable) The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.
More Meanings
- (countable) An act which is fraudulent or otherwise dishonest.
- (uncountable, obsolete) Shamefulness, disgrace.
Example Sentences
His dishonesty appears in leaving his friend here in necessity and denying him.
He added: "We've always had spin, especially from Government. But this is not spin. This is dishonesty and so it's our rail media's urgent responsibility to call it out because non-specialist journalists across the country will report this and gradually these untruths will be accepted.
Word Forms
- dishonesties
Synonyms for dishonesty
Depending on context, synonyms include knavery.
Antonyms for dishonesty
Common opposites include honesty, honestness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include knavery, untruth, falsehood, dishonest, falseness, deceit.
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