adjective

dishonest

dishonest

He was dishonest about his past.

He was dishonest about his past.

It was a dishonest way to win.

It was a dishonest way to win.

((about sth.)) to be dishonest about (sth.) He was dishonest about his past.

Synonyms: untruthful, deceitful; Antonyms: honest, truthful

Prefix 'dis-' (not) + 'honest'. It literally means 'not honest'.

The prefix 'dis-' often means 'not' or 'the opposite of', like in 'disagree' or 'disappear'. If you're not honest, you're dishonest.

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