English · Adjectives
dishonest
/dɪˈsɒn.ɪst/
[/dɪˈsɒn.ɪst/]
untruthful, deceitful
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or deceive.
Example
The salesman was dishonest about the car's history, hiding its many repairs.
The salesman was dishonest about the car's history, hiding its many repairs.
Etymology
Formed with the negative prefix 'dis-' plus 'honest', from the 14th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to warn about untrustworthy people or dealings.