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

The University of Arkansas has suspended the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity for at least three years after an investigation found violations including hazing, providing alcohol to underage people and dishonesty. —Alex Golden, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024

The president has a long record of dishonesty, about his own biography (which blew up his first presidential campaign in 1988) and especially about the family influence-peddling business that was at the root of Hunter’s tax ... —Rich Lowry, National Review, 3 Dec. 2024

This kind of dishonesty is not unique to Biden, of course. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024

No hint of dishonesty has tarnished her, and she is pledged to the rule of law. —Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 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