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Dishonestly: meaning, definitions and examples

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dishonestly

 

[ dɪsˈɒnɪstli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a deceptive or untruthful manner

Behaving dishonestly is not acceptable in any situation. It is important to always be truthful and act with integrity.

Synonyms

deceptively, untruthfully

Examples of usage

  • He obtained the job dishonestly by lying on his resume.
  • The company was accused of acting dishonestly in their business dealings.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that shows a lack of honesty or integrity

She spoke to her colleagues dishonestly, pretending to be their friend while secretly plotting against them.

Synonyms

unethically, unfairly

Examples of usage

  • He was operating dishonestly by taking credit for work he didn't do.
  • The politician was seen acting dishonestly by accepting bribes.

Translations

Translations of the word "dishonestly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desonestamente

🇮🇳 बेमानी से

🇩🇪 unehrlich

🇮🇩 tidak jujur

🇺🇦 нечесно

🇵🇱 nieuczciwie

🇯🇵 不正に (ふせいに)

🇫🇷 malhonnêtement

🇪🇸 deshonestamente

🇹🇷 dürüst olmayan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 부정직하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير نزيه

🇨🇿 nepoctivě

🇸🇰 nečestne

🇨🇳 不诚实地 (bù chéngshí de)

🇸🇮 nepošteno

🇮🇸 óheiðarlega

🇰🇿 адал емес

🇬🇪 არაგულწრფელად

🇦🇿 vicdansızcasına

🇲🇽 deshonestamente

Etymology

The word 'dishonestly' originates from the combination of 'dishonest' + 'ly'. The term 'dishonest' has been in use since the 14th century, derived from the Old French word 'dishoneste'. The suffix '-ly' is used to form an adverb from an adjective, indicating the manner or way in which something is done.

See also: dishonest, dishonesty, honestly, honesty.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,925, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.