dishonesty
Translation
dishonesty
Examples
Dishonesty will ruin your reputation.
Dishonesty will ruin your reputation.
He was fired for dishonesty.
He was fired for dishonesty.
Grammar Patterns
dishonesty ((as subject)) Dishonesty will ruin your reputation.
((for)) dishonesty to be punished for (dishonesty) He was fired for dishonesty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deceit, fraud; Antonyms: honesty, integrity
Etymology
From 'dishonest' plus the noun-forming suffix '-y'. It refers to the quality of being dishonest.
Memory Tips
If 'dishonest' is the description (adjective), 'dishonesty' is the concept or quality (noun).