dishonest
Meaning
Dishonest refers to a lack of honesty or integrity, often involving deceit or trickery in behavior or communication.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "dishonest" with "disingenuous," which implies insincerity rather than outright deceit.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
works
in
a
small
office
and
notices
some
mistakes
in
the
monthly
sales
reports
.
When
she
compares
the
figures
,
she
thinks
a
colleague
has
been
dishonest
about
some
of
the
sales
numbers
.
Anna
decides
to
talk
to
her
manager
quietly
because
she
wants
to
share
her
concern
without
creating
a
scene
.
The
manager
investigates
the
records
and
finds
an
explanation
,
so
they
arrange
a
short
meeting
to
clarify
the
procedures
.
In
the
end
they
agree
on
better
checks
and
a
brief
training
session
to
help
everyone
be
more
careful
and
honest
with
their
reports
.
Common Phrases
dishonest behavior
dishonest practices
dishonest dealings
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