dishonest

[US]/dɪs'ɒnɪst/
[UK]/dɪs'ɑnɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lacking honesty or integrity, not upright

Example Sentences

He's dishonest at heart.

I hold no brief for dishonest policemen.

Don't associate with dishonest boys.

The dishonest officer was cashiered.

get money by dishonest means

He is dishonest, and a coward to boot.

The dishonest government official was publicly disgraced.

Don't lend yourself to such dishonest schemes.

a dishonest car dealer;

A dishonest action like that will degrade you.

a lying witness.See Synonyms at dishonest

a mendacious statement.See Synonyms at dishonest

he gave the editor a dishonest account of events.

Don't be too familiar with him; he's a dishonest man.

Never keep company with dishonest persons.

It was very dishonest of you to lie to them about your qualifications.

They were the dupes of a clever but dishonest salesman.

he was a dishonest hypocrite prepared to exploit his family.

Personally, I think he is dishonest, but many people trust him.

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