adj. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
The criminals were dishonest.
The criminals were dishonest.
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What does the word dishonest mean?
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The dishonest knave tricked the merchant.
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The dishonest salesman went to jail for committing fraud.
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What was the name of the dishonest politician who made money from building of the Brooklyn Bridge?
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The dishonest athlete was held up to ridicule.
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How did Teddy Roosevelt handle dishonest policemen?
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crooked; corrupt; untrustworthy
genuine; sincere
3 syllables
dis-hon-est
honest
pianist
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