dishonest
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Judge David Wynn Morgan said "it was wholly dishonest for personal gain".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
"All those things may be insincere or dishonest in their own ways, but at least there's something," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
As for the great, mysterious and possibly dishonest figure Gail pursues, it’s Jon Hamm, playing himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
At least we cannot claim the president is dishonest about his intentions.
From Salon ● May 3, 2026
Cruelty does not make a person dishonest, the same way bravery does not make a person kind.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
Vocabulary lists containing dishonest
Power Prefix: dis-
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