Definitions

dishonesty

[dis-on-uh-stee] / dɪsˈɒn ə sti /

NOUN

lying; unwillingness to tell the truth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chicanery corruption criminality deceit duplicity falsehood fraud graft infidelity mendacity treachery trickery

STRONG

artifice bunk cheating chicane craft crookedness cunning double-dealing faithlessness falsity flimflam fraudulence guile hocus-pocus infamy insidiousness perfidiousness perfidy racket rascality slyness stealing swindle trickiness unscrupulousness wiliness

WEAK

fourberie hanky-panky improbity sharp practice

Antonyms

STRONGEST

faithfulness fidelity forthrightness honesty loyalty truth truthfulness

STRONG

artlessness frankness innocence openness reality sincerity

WEAK

fairness scrupulousness

Example Sentences

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Unknown to Carley, the former private school teacher's dishonesty started to unravel at a drizzly Remembrance Day parade in Llandudno in 2024 – a year before he would be outed in national news.

From BBC

"What should be a momentous occasion has sadly been overshadowed by scandal and dishonesty from someone who was welcomed into our crazy sport," she said in a post on her Instagram, external account.

From BBC

Much as they regretted the dishonesty, they felt they had no choice.

From Literature

“I am quite sure if Queen Victoria knew of this man’s dishonesty, her majesty would be very unhappy indeed.”

From Literature

Detecting dishonesty requires people to interpret social cues, judge intent, and decide whether someone's words are trustworthy.

From Science Daily

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