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dishonesty
[ dis-on-uh-stee ]
noun
- lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
- a dishonest act; fraud.
dishonesty
/ dɪsˈɒnɪstɪ /
noun
- lack of honesty or fairness; deceit
- a deceiving act or statement; fraud
Word History and Origins
Origin of dishonesty1
Example Sentences
To run towards burning buildings and struggling neighbors, dishonesty, corruption, and abuse.
Palestinians and their sympathizers can point out the unscrupulous dishonesty and duplicity of the Israeli occupiers.
Which is why Obama needs to clearly expose its dishonesty in his State of the Union, says Michael Tomasky.
There exists a growing body of scientific evidence suggesting that ideologically committed voters almost encourage dishonesty.
Not to be outdone, Langford fired back, slamming Christie for dishonesty and for playing politics.
Some men find it perfectly easy to resist allurements to dishonesty which others can not resist.
The singular dishonesty of M. Guizot and his master startled the politicians of Europe.
There are some legislators who regard moral cowardice as a virtue, and political dishonesty as a desirable kingcraft.
If we consult human nature, the only causes to which we can assign this reticence are, conscientious cowardice and dishonesty.
It is not, in public meetings, or in parliament, permitted to any speaker to accuse an adversary of falsehood or dishonesty.
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