dishonesty

[ dis-on-uh-stee ]
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noun,plural dis·hon·es·ties.
  1. lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.

  2. a dishonest act; fraud.

Origin of dishonesty

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First recorded in 1350–1400, dishonesty is from the Middle English word deshonestee.See dis-1, honesty

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British Dictionary definitions for dishonesty

dishonesty

/ (dɪsˈɒnɪstɪ) /


nounplural -ties
  1. lack of honesty or fairness; deceit

  2. a deceiving act or statement; fraud

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