Cool MateMeaning of Dishonest
not honest; intending to trick people
In simple words: Not truthful or fair; lying or cheating.
Dishonest in a sentence
- Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas.
- She has been dishonest with voters.
- He has been dishonest about his age and academic qualifications.
- I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise.
- I think he's downright dishonest!
- What they are doing is not considered dishonest.
How to use Dishonest
Use 'dishonest' to describe someone who is not truthful. It's appropriate in most contexts but may sound strong or formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
dishonest + about something
Memory hint
Think of 'dishonest' as 'this is not honest' — identify the 'dish' like a meal, but it’s not the right one.
Related words
Synonyms for Dishonest
- deceitful
- untruthful
- fraudulent
- dishonorable
Common mistakes with Dishonest
- Confused with 'dishonesty' — 'dishonest' describes the person, while 'dishonesty' is the state of being.
- Using it in place of 'dishonorable' — they have different meanings.
- Overusing in casual speech — it can feel harsh in friendly settings.
Dishonest appears in
Dishonest in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير أمين
غير صادق أو عادل؛ يكذب أو يغش.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অসৎ
সত্যবাদী বা ন্যায্য নয়; মিথ্যা বলা বা প্রতারণা করা।
- GermanDeutsch
unehrlich
Nicht wahrheitsgemäß oder fair; lügen oder betrügen.
- SpanishEspañol
Deshonesto
No veraz ni justo; mintiendo o engañando.
- Persianفارسی
غیرصادق
غیر واقعی یا ناعادلانه؛ دروغ گفتن یا تقلب کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Malhonnête
Pas vrai ou juste ; mentir ou tricher.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बेईमान
सच या निष्पक्ष नहीं; झूठ बोलना या धोखा देना।
- ItalianItaliano
disonesto
Non sincero o corretto; che mente o imbroglia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desonesto
Não ser verdadeiro ou justo; mentir ou trapacear.
- RussianРусский
Нечестный
Неправдивый или несправедливый; лживый или обманчивый.
- Urduاردو
بے ایمان، بددیانت
سچا یا منصفانہ نہ ہونا؛ جھوٹ بولنا یا دھوکہ دہی کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
不诚实
不真实或不公平；撒谎或作弊。
More words like Dishonest
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Dishonest
What does Dishonest mean?
Not truthful or fair; lying or cheating.
What is the definition of Dishonest?
not honest; intending to trick people
How do you use Dishonest in a sentence?
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas.
Can you give another example of Dishonest?
She has been dishonest with voters.
What are synonyms for Dishonest?
Common alternatives include deceitful, untruthful, fraudulent, dishonorable.
What is the opposite of Dishonest?
Opposite meanings include honest, truthful, genuine.
What words go with Dishonest?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, become, deeply, thoroughly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Dishonest?
Confused with 'dishonesty' — 'dishonest' describes the person, while 'dishonesty' is the state of being. Using it in place of 'dishonorable' — they have different meanings. Overusing in casual speech — it can feel harsh in friendly settings.
How do you pronounce Dishonest?
US: /["/dɪsˈɑːnɪst/"]/, UK: /["/dɪsˈɒnɪst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dishonest?
Use 'dishonest' to describe someone who is not truthful. It's appropriate in most contexts but may sound strong or formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Dishonest?
"Dishonest" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.