dishonesty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.
  2. An act which is fraudulent or otherwise dishonest.
  3. Shamefulness, disgrace.

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈɒnɪ.sti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dishonesty.wav

Word forms

dishonesty dishonesties

Etymology

From Middle English dishoneste (“disgrace, filth”), from Old French deshoneste, equivalent to dis- + honesty or dishonest + -y.

Antonyms

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