dishonest

[ dis-on-ist ]

adjective

1. not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief:

   a dishonest person.

   Synonyms: perfidious, deceitful, knavish, unscrupulous

   Antonyms: honest

2. proceeding from or exhibiting lack of honesty; fraudulent:

   a dishonest advertisement.

   Synonyms: false

   Antonyms: honest

dishonest

/ dɪsˈɒnɪst /

adjective

1. not honest or fair; deceiving or fraudulent

Derived Forms

• disˈhonestly, adverb

Other Words From

• dis·honest·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dishonest¹

1350–1400; Middle English dishoneste < Anglo-French, Old French deshoneste, equivalent to des- dis- ¹ + honeste honest

Synonym Study

See corrupt.

Example Sentences

In 2019, ahead of Trump's state visit to the UK, Lammy also posted that the then-president was "deluded, dishonest, xenophobic, narcissistic" and "no friend of Britain".

From BBC

It would be dishonest of me to refrain from mentioning the other common conclusion which is widespread ignorance – meaning, a lack of knowledge, education or awareness.

From Salon

“These people are dishonest,” Gingrich responded.

From Salon

And I think we ought to have the courage to say this is a sick, dishonest party.”

From Salon

Supporters say it is meant to force dishonest educators to be transparent with parents on all matters, although they are vague about what deceptions they believe to have taken place.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• corrupt
• crooked
• deceitful
• deceptive
• false
• fraudulent
• misleading
• shady
• sneaky
• underhanded
• unfair
• unprincipled
• unscrupulous
• untrustworthy