dishonesty

Definition

The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "He added: "We've always had spin, especially from Government. But this is not spin. This is dishonesty and so it's our rail media's urgent responsibility to call it out because non-specialist journalists across the country will report this and gradually these untruths will be accepted."
• "His dishonesty appears in leaving his friend here in necessity and denying him."