Definition of DISHONESTY

dishonesty

Meanings

Plural: dishonesties

Noun

  • the quality of being dishonest
  • lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
  • The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.
  • An act which is fraudulent or otherwise dishonest.
  • Shamefulness, disgrace.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English dishoneste (“disgrace, filth”), from Old French deshoneste, equivalent to dis- + honesty or dishonest + -y.

Synonyms

knavery

Antonyms

honesty

Scrabble Score: 17

dishonesty is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dishonesty is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dishonesty is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

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