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dishonest

/dɪsˈɑːnɪst/
dis · hon · est
Adverb:dishonestly
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1

Behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or insincere way; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal.

Example

"The company fired the dishonest accountant after discovering discrepancies in the financial records."

2

Intended to mislead or cheat; characterized by or involving fraud or deception.

Example

"Regulators imposed heavy fines on the firm for using dishonest advertising practices to mislead consumers."

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• Rhymes for dishonest

• Nearby Words

disheveled
dishevelment
dishful
dishonest
dishonestly
dishonesty
dishonor

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French deshoneste, meaning 'dishonorable' or 'shameful', formed from the negative prefix des- and honeste (from Latin honestus, meaning 'honorable' or 'deserving of respect').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dishonest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dishonest
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