Dishonesty

Word DISHONESTY
Character 10
Hyphenation dis hon es ty
Pronunciations /dɪsˈɒnɪ.stɪ/

Definitions and meanings of "Dishonesty"

What do we mean by dishonesty?

Lack of honesty or integrity; improbity. noun

A dishonest act or statement. noun

The quality of being dishonest; lack of honesty; want of probity or integrity; a disposition to cheat or defraud, or to deceive and betray. noun

Violation of trust or of justice; fraud; treachery; any deviation from probity or integrity. noun

Unchastity; lewdness. noun

Synonyms Knavishness, deceitfulness, perfidiousness, unscrupulousness, unfairness, slipperiness. noun

Dishonor; dishonorableness; shame. noun

Want of honesty, probity, or integrity in principle; want of fairness and straightforwardness; a disposition to defraud, deceive, or betray; faithlessness. noun

Violation of trust or of justice; fraud; any deviation from probity; a dishonest act. noun

Lewdness; unchastity. noun

The characteristic or condition of being dishonest. noun

An act which is fraudulent or otherwise dishonest. noun

The quality of being dishonest noun

Lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing noun

The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.

An act which is fraudulent or otherwise dishonest.

Lying, cheating, or being an ass. Urban Dictionary

Intellectual dishonesty is the advocacy of a position known to be false. An argument which is misused to advance an agenda or to reinforce one's deeply held beliefs in the face of overwhelming evidence contrary. The terms intellectually dishonest and intellectual dishonesty are often used as rhetorical devices in a debate; the label invariably frames an opponent in a negative light. It is a round about way to say "you're lying". Urban Dictionary

Formal wear such as a suit and tie. Generally seen on politicians, lawyers, used car salesmen and others commonly believed to be dishonest but who use it in an attempt to appear trustworthy. Urban Dictionary

Alright so dishonesty. You can be a "Dishonest" person. Right. Like, in general. Right? So that could be considered a personality trait. Right? So the "Dishonesty" dimension would be split into the sub dimensions of Intellectual dishonesty (deceptive wordplay or sophistry) and Overt dishonesty (compulsive lying or lying for sport). And I imagine it would be linked to low conscientiousness... Yeah... That sounds about right... but I'm pretty low in that so it's strange that I'm hyper honest... I don't know how I would reconcile that... Fuck it. I'm the exception to all rules. Nevermind me. It's probably conscientiousness. Urban Dictionary

A band invented in 2021 at precisely 3:03 am. To prove that we can outsmart Jave Hapel Jave Karrison. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Dishonesty

The word "dishonesty" in example sentences

In addition to this complicity with fraud and wrong on the part of the public, there are many ways in which * dishonesty engenders*, almost necessitates * dishonesty*. ❋ Unknown (1852)

Maybe, his dishonesty is the reason for this, if he did not go writing articles all the time about how he may want to be the leader, people may feel what he says is more candid than it appears. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This dishonesty is the main reason it is not possible to have a serious, reasoned discussion on any topic that touches, even tangentially, on race. ❋ Unknown (2010)

That might have been my only edge, come to think of it - part of what you refer to as the dishonesty of fighters. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Doctor Jim could not tolerate what he called dishonesty, and from time to time they would have words and Frank would be gone for months. ❋ Robert S. Carroll (N/A)

In cases involving dishonesty which go before a Jury, the Trial Judge always directs them that 'dishonesty' is a matter entirely for the Jury to decide upon, on the entirely reasonable basis that any Juror will be able to recognise dishonesty when he or she encounters it and needs no further instruction from a professional lawyer on the point. ❋ Unknown (2009)

RantingTommy says: backedup will ‘think about it’ to pretend to be reasonable after all, the turd he left is still steaming, so he can pretend to be reasonable while we still have to smell it typical dishonesty from a typical right wing pansy ❋ Unknown (2010)

My perspective is that Nazi propagandists (or any other propagandist whose works shields or justifies wrongdoing for political ends) peddle in dishonesty and are scum - no matter how artfully they do it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This dishonesty is deep rooted so I think it will be a long time before they become the majority. ❋ Unknown (2009)

January 29th, 2010 at 1: 52 pm fixbone says: the repubs intellectual dishonesty is mind boggling ❋ Unknown (2010)

But, the idea that dishonesty is acceptable in politicians but not judges is based on too broad definition of dishonesty. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Such dishonesty is par for the course for news organizations like them. ❋ Unknown (2010)

These individuals are trying to make a political point and they are doing so with free speech. and their dishonesty is on display for everyone to see. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Otherwise, we know a little dishonesty is on display. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And training oneself in habitual, systematic dishonesty is surely a bad thing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Your dishonesty is now double. low-tech cyclist Says: ❋ Unknown (2009)

The stupidity and dishonesty is off the chart. tpco ❋ Unknown (2009)

Intellectual dishonesty is a real problem here a Think Progress. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Total dishonesty is the only debating style these morons have. ❋ Unknown (2010)

[JM] [dishonesty]: "It's not my [bottle]!" ❋ LCkmmm (2008)

The statement that all [hurricanes] are caused by global warming is intellectually dishonest. Stating as fact that [lung cancer] is unrelated to cigarette smoking is [intellectual dishonesty]. ❋ GZuz (2006)

My [family] demanded I [wear] my dishonesty garb to the [funeral]. ❋ Decianfalx (2021)

[Hym] "[Yeah]... Dishonesty... [Whatever]..." ❋ Hym Iam (2023)

Who's [up for] a little [smoke] mirrors [aka] mongs mugs and dishonesty. ❋ Mong Regulators (2021)

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