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Definitions

dishonest

[dis-on-ist] / dɪsˈɒn ɪst /
ADJECTIVE
lying, untruthful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
corrupt crooked deceitful deceptive false fraudulent misleading shady sneaky underhanded unfair unprincipled unscrupulous untrustworthy
WEAK
backbiting bent bluffing cheating crafty cunning deceiving designing disreputable double-crossing double-dealing elusive guileful hoodwinking mendacious perfidious recreant shifty sinister slippery sneaking swindling traitorous treacherous tricky two-faced two-timing unctuous villainous wily
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aboveboard ethical fair faithful forthright frank genuine good honest honorable just moral open principled real reliable straight trustworthy truthful upright valid
WEAK
scrupulous

Example Sentences

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A dishonest fiduciary is often counting on you becoming financially and emotionally exhausted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Crockett herself told a reporter that Godfrey is dishonest and lost a defamation case.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

Lauren Bis, the woman reported to be McLaughlin’s replacement, may be an even more dishonest character.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

They had committed to teaching our children, cleaning up our air and water, holding dishonest businesses to account.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

But I don’t mention this, because it feels dishonest.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.