Dishonest ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Dishonest ( adjective )

1. Not honest; telling lies or cheating.
2. Not fair or just.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french deshoneste, from des- (expressing negation) + honeste (see honest).

Examples:

1. It was dishonest of him to cheat on the exam.
2. He was caught in a dishonest act and was fired.
3. The company has a history of dishonest business practices.
4. The politician was accused of being dishonest and corrupt.
5. The witness gave dishonest testimony under oath.

(As a noun)

Dishonest ( noun )

1. Not honest; telling lies or cheating.
2. Not fair or just.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french deshoneste, from des- (expressing negation) + honeste (see honest).

Examples:

1. It was dishonest of him to cheat on the exam.
2. He was caught in a dishonest act and was fired.
3. The company has a history of dishonest business practices.
4. The politician was accused of being dishonest and corrupt.
5. The witness gave dishonest testimony under oath.