dishonest

/dɪˈsɒnɪst/

dishonest

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Definition

Not honest; shoddy.

Etymology

From Middle English dishoneste (“dishonourable”), from Old French deshoneste, from Latin dehonestus. Equivalent to dis- + honest. Displaced native Old English unsōþfæst.

Example Sentences

  • "“Watch how totally dishonest the California Prop vote is!” Trump fumed on Truth Social over the weekend."
  • "inglorious triumphs and dishonest scars"
  • "speake dishonest word"
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