dishonest
word
/dɪˈsɑnəst/
dis-AH-nist
/dɪsˈɒnɪst/
dis-ON-ist
Definition
Someone who is dishonest does not tell the truth or tries to cheat, lie, or steal. It describes people or actions that cannot be trusted.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used formally or neutrally, rarely as slang. Common collocations: 'dishonest behavior', 'dishonest person', 'dishonest practices.' Often confused with 'untruthful' or 'deceitful', but 'dishonest' is broader and includes all kinds of cheating and lying.
Spanish: deshonesto - mentirosoPortuguese (BR): desonesto - mentirosoPortuguese (PT): desonesto - mentirosoChinese (Simplified): 不诚实 - 欺骗的Chinese (Traditional): 不誠實 - 欺騙的Hindi: बेईमान - dishonest (व्यक्तित्व में)Arabic: غير صادق - مخادعBengali: অসৎ - দুর্নীতিপূর্ণRussian: нечестныйJapanese: 不正直 - 不誠実Vietnamese: không trung thựcKorean: 부정직한Turkish: dürüst olmayanUrdu: بددیانت - بےایمانIndonesian: tidak jujur
Example Sentences
A dishonest person tells lies.
basic
I can’t trust him—he’s too dishonest.
natural
Some companies use dishonest advertising to trick customers.
natural
Even a small dishonest action can break someone’s trust.
natural
Stealing money is a dishonest act.
basic
The store owner fired him for being dishonest.
basic