Definition

The quality of being untruthful or not honest; the act of deceiving or lying.

Example

His dishonesty was revealed when he was caught lying about his qualifications.

Conversation

I heard about that guy who got fired for dishonesty at work.

Yeah, it's crazy how one lie can ruin everything.

Exactly! I wonder what made him think he could get away with such dishonesty.

Some people just don't realize the consequences until it's too late.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dishonesty is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "honest" (from Latin "honestus", meaning honorable or respectable) and the suffix "-y" (indicating a state or condition). The word describes a state of being away from or lacking in honor or integrity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'honest' meaning honorable — dishonesty is the state of being apart from honor.

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