dishonest
adjective
not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief.
dishonestly
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a word derived from
dishonest.
Example Sentences
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The problem is that too many must choose from a menu that presents the options dishonestly or offers no good ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
He said his client had "behaved dishonestly" and went to considerable lengths to conceal his crimes and avoid detection.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
A spokesman for Greensill said that “after four years of investigation, this matter has concluded with no finding that Mr. Greensill acted dishonestly or in bad faith.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Fans and players understand that victory has no meaning if it’s achieved dishonestly; cheating undermines the integrity of the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2024
Each time they refused me, they implied clearly that I had probably come by these checks dishonestly and they wanted nothing to do with them or me.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
