dishonesty

noun

dis·​hon·​es·​ty (ˌ)dis-ˈä-nə-stē 

 also  (ˌ)diz-

1

: lack of honesty or integrity : disposition to defraud or deceive

2

: a dishonest act : fraud

Synonyms

• deceit
• deceitfulness
• falsehood
• mendaciousness
• mendacity
• untruthfulness

Examples of dishonesty in a Sentence

Are you accusing him of dishonesty?

her dishonesty about what happened

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, broader negative issues include dishonesty, bullying, and mental issues. —Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024

Last season, only one couple, Amy and Johnny, made it down the aisle, while the others faced cheating allegations, dishonesty, and a storm of drama that came to a head in the explosive Season 6 reunion special. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

So expect Vance and Walz (mostly Walz) to spend a lot of time pointing out fabrications, dishonesties, deceits and general flim-flammery. —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024

Other research has shown that dishonesty — often referred to as financial infidelity — can be common when couples aren’t on the same page financially. —Lorie Konish, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

dishonesty

noun

dis·​hon·​es·​ty (ˈ)dis-ˈän-ə-stē 

: lack of honesty : the quality of being dishonest