be dishonest

Example Sentences

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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

Andrews said a technology that relies on shoppers to do their own scanning and punch in product quantities tempts even law-abiding citizens to be dishonest.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023

It forced Lydia and Uche to be dishonest and complicit in the mind games.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023

But that would be dishonest, so instead she said, “Perhaps visiting the poor will not be as smelly as all that.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood