dishonest

[dis-on-ist] / dɪsˈɒn ɪst /

ADJECTIVE

lying, untruthful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corrupt crooked deceitful deceptive false fraudulent misleading shady sneaky underhanded unfair unprincipled unscrupulous untrustworthy

WEAK

backbiting bent bluffing cheating crafty cunning deceiving designing disreputable double-crossing double-dealing elusive guileful hoodwinking mendacious perfidious recreant shifty sinister slippery sneaking swindling traitorous treacherous tricky two-faced two-timing unctuous villainous wily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aboveboard ethical fair faithful forthright frank genuine good honest honorable just moral open principled real reliable straight trustworthy truthful upright valid

WEAK

scrupulous

Example Sentences

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Altman responded to the Anthropic commercial on X, calling it funny but “dishonest.”

From Los Angeles Times

He said they used "dishonest tactics to exploit people".

From BBC

It was found that Mr Vickers actions had been dishonest, deliberate, and had the potential to damage police confidence.

From BBC

Wilson’s countersuit turned that comment on its head, claiming it injured his reputation because it implies he was dishonest.

From Los Angeles Times

One described them as "dishonest, narcissistic… gaming a system free at point of use."

From BBC