dishonest

Word parts

dis- + honest

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈsɒnɪst/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /dɨˈsɑnɪst/

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Adjective

Positive dishonest

Comparative more dishonest

Superlative most dishonest

1. If someone or something is dishonest, they lie or keep secrets.
   • Synonym: false
   • Antonyms: honest and true
2. If someone or something is dishonest, they are not honest.

   That man is dishonest because he lied about his age.

Related words

• dishonesty