dishonesty

noun

dis·​hon·​es·​ty (ˌ)dis-ˈä-nə-stē How to pronounce dishonesty (audio)
 also  (ˌ)diz-
1
: lack of honesty or integrity : disposition to defraud or deceive
2
: a dishonest act : fraud

Examples of dishonesty in a Sentence

Are you accusing him of dishonesty? her dishonesty about what happened
Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, broader negative issues include dishonesty, bullying, and mental issues. Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 Last season, only one couple, Amy and Johnny, made it down the aisle, while the others faced cheating allegations, dishonesty, and a storm of drama that came to a head in the explosive Season 6 reunion special. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 So expect Vance and Walz (mostly Walz) to spend a lot of time pointing out fabrications, dishonesties, deceits and general flim-flammery. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 Other research has shown that dishonesty — often referred to as financial infidelity — can be common when couples aren’t on the same page financially. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dishonesty 

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Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dishonesty was in 1589

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“Dishonesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishonesty. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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dishonesty

noun
dis·​hon·​es·​ty (ˈ)dis-ˈän-ə-stē How to pronounce dishonesty (audio)
: lack of honesty : the quality of being dishonest

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