dishonesty
word
Definition
Dishonesty is the quality of not being truthful or fair, such as lying, cheating, or stealing.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in formal or serious contexts, such as work, law, or school. Common collocations: 'accused of dishonesty', 'financial dishonesty', 'academic dishonesty'. Not usually used for small, playful lies (see 'fib', 'stretch the truth').
Spanish: deshonestidadPortuguese (BR): desonestidadePortuguese (PT): desonestidadeChinese (Simplified): 不诚实Chinese (Traditional): 不誠實Hindi: बेईमानीArabic: عدم الأمانة
Example Sentences
Dishonesty is never a good choice.
basic
Cheating on a test is a form of dishonesty.
basic
He was punished for his dishonesty at work.
basic
People lost trust in the company after the dishonesty was revealed.
natural
Academic dishonesty can have serious consequences for students.
natural
Even a small act of dishonesty can damage your reputation.
natural