Dishonest: meaning, definitions and examples
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dishonest
[ dɪsˈɒnɪst ]
in behavior
Behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or insincere way.
Synonyms
deceitful, dishonorable, untruthful
Examples of usage
- He was dishonest about his involvement in the scandal.
- The dishonest salesman tricked many customers into buying useless products.
in appearance
Not straightforward or candid; giving a false impression.
Synonyms
deceptive, insincere, misleading
Examples of usage
- The painting was dishonest in its portrayal of the historical event.
- Her smile seemed dishonest, hiding her true feelings.
Translations
Translations of the word "dishonest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desonesto
🇮🇳 बेईमान
🇩🇪 unehrlich
🇮🇩 tidak jujur
🇺🇦 нечесний
🇵🇱 nieuczciwy
🇯🇵 不正直な
🇫🇷 malhonnête
🇪🇸 deshonesto
🇹🇷 dürüst olmayan
🇰🇷 부정직한
🇸🇦 غير أمين
🇨🇿 nepoctivý
🇸🇰 nečestný
🇨🇳 不诚实的
🇸🇮 nepošten
🇮🇸 óheiðarlegur
🇰🇿 адал емес
🇬🇪 არაგულწრფელი
🇦🇿 vicdansız
🇲🇽 deshonesto
Word origin
The word 'dishonest' originated from the Middle English word 'dishoneste', which came from the Old French 'dishoneste'. The prefix 'dis-' indicates the negation of honesty, emphasizing the lack of integrity or truthfulness in one's actions or words. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of deceptive behavior, both in actions and appearances.
See also: dishonestly, dishonesty, honestly, honesty.