be dishonest

Example Sentences

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“As much as it hurt, it was enjoyable, and I’d be dishonest to say otherwise,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

She said that the couple "continued to be dishonest" about Eleanor's real start in life and how she came to be in their care.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

It would be dishonest of me to refrain from mentioning the other common conclusion which is widespread ignorance – meaning, a lack of knowledge, education or awareness.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2024

“I didn’t really want to be dishonest, but I also didn’t want them to know the truth,” Ellison said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023

With all due respect to the young woman’s family, I would be dishonest if I said that the girl the regent had selected for me was my dream bride.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela