dishonesty
Translation
dishonesty
Examples
He was fired for dishonesty.
He was fired for dishonesty.
Acts of dishonesty will not be tolerated.
Acts of dishonesty will not be tolerated.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) the quality of not being honest He was fired for dishonesty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deceit, fraud, untruthfulness; Antonyms: honesty, integrity
Etymology
From 'dishonest' + the noun-forming suffix '-y'. It denotes the quality or state of being dishonest.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the adjective 'dishonest'. Think of it as the 'act' or 'quality' of being dishonest.