Meaning & use
dishonest
Not truthful or fair; inclined to lie, cheat, or deceive.
See it in a sentence
The dishonest salesman hid the car's accident history from every potential buyer.
It felt dishonest to accept the compliment when she hadn't written the report herself.
A note on using this word
Dishonest can describe a person's character or a single act, from a small white lie to serious fraud.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
honesttruthful
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