Examples of dishonest in a Sentence
She gave dishonest answers to our questions.
I think he is being dishonest about how much he knows
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However, officials may well be hoping that a high-profile prosecution would help to restore public trust by showing the authority's determination to root out dishonest officers.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
People are less inclined to engage in dishonest behavior when they are treated fairly, compensated properly and see themselves as integral to the company’s mission.
—Toby Braun, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
But for Williams, there was nothing dishonest about celebrating a dunk.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
And Kelly claimed that in his responses, Hegseth has been dishonest with the American people.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
People are less inclined to engage in dishonest behavior when they are treated fairly, compensated properly and see themselves as integral to the company’s mission.
—Toby Braun, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
But for Williams, there was nothing dishonest about celebrating a dunk.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
And Kelly claimed that in his responses, Hegseth has been dishonest with the American people.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Dishonest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishonest. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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dishonest
adjective
dis·hon·est
(ˈ)dis-ˈän-əst 
: not honest or trustworthy : deceitful
dishonest people
dishonestly
adverb
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