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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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The New York Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection reimburses clients for financial losses — up to $400,000 per claim — caused by dishonest conduct of attorneys, such as theft of escrow or estate assets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

State Bar Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona said in a statement the allegations, if proved, “represent dishonest and illegal conduct.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

But I guess that’s just the kind of sloppy and dishonest lawyering that’s led to some of these ethics complaints in the first place.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

"The findings of misconduct are serious as they include a teacher displaying dishonest behaviour," he added.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Which Wall Street firms were creating the most dishonest mortgage bonds?

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis