dishonest
Translation
dishonest
Examples
He was dishonest about his past.
He was dishonest about his past.
It is dishonest to cheat on a test.
It is dishonest to cheat on a test.
Grammar Patterns
dishonest ((about sth.)) to be dishonest about (sth.) He was dishonest about his past.
It is dishonest ((to-inf)) It is dishonest to do (sth.) It is dishonest to cheat on a test.
Similar Words
Synonyms: untruthful, deceitful; Antonyms: honest, truthful
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) and 'honest'. It literally means 'not honest'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'dis-' often means the opposite of something. Think of it as the direct opposite of 'honest'.