dishonesty

Word parts

dis- + honesty or dishonest + -y

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈɒnɪ.stɪ/, SAMPA: /dis"QnI.stI/

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Noun

Singular dishonesty

Plural dishonesties

1. (uncountable) Dishonesty is the quality of not being honest. If you have dishonesty, you do not tell the truth. You are not honest.
   • Antonym: honesty
2. (countable) A dishonesty is an act which is not honest.

Related words

• dishonest
• honesty
• honest