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Meaning of dishonestly
The primary meaning of "dishonestly" is in an untruthful or insincere manner.
Etymology of dishonestly
The word "dishonestly" has its roots in the Old English word "dīs" meaning "not" and "hōnestlī" meaning "honestly"
It originated in the 15th century and has been used in the English language since then to describe actions or behaviors that lack integrity or fairness
Synonyms
deceitfully
fraudulently
untruthfully
dishonestly
corruptly
crookedly
unfairly
unjustly
falsely
misleadingly
duplicitously
cunningly
surreptitiously
secretly
covertly
furtively
stealthily
craftily
guilefully
insidiously
treacherously
perfidiously
faithlessly
disloyally
traitorously
unfaithfully
mendaciously
lyingly
falsely
hypocritically
double-dealingly
underhandedly
unscrupulously
unconscientiously
irresponsibly
recklessly
negligently
Definitions
- In an untruthful or insincere manner
- * Without integrity or fairness
- * In a way that is deceitful or fraudulent
Usage Examples
- The company was accused of acting dishonestly in its financial dealings
- * She behaved dishonestly towards her partner, hiding her true intentions
- * The politician was criticized for speaking dishonestly about his opponent's policies
Antonyms
honestly
truthfully
sincerely
faithfully
loyally
justly
fairly
uprightly
virtuously
morally
ethically
conscientiously
responsibly
reliably
dependably
trustworthily
credibly
reputably
honorably
decently
lawfully
rightfully
properly