dishonest

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking honesty; untrustworthy.

• adjective

  Given to deceit; false.

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈsɒnɪst/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

honest

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Rhymes

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dense , ensense , ensence , pense , sense

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Variants

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dishonest , dishonestly

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Forms

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dishonestly, dishonestness

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Etymology

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From dis- 'opposing' + honest 'good in conduct; fair'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dishonest' appears in the title of several works of literature, including 'The Dishonest Broker' by John Gay and 'The Dishonest Schoolmaster' by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Molière.

2. In the game of poker, a 'dishonest' player is one who cheats or tries to deceive other players in order to win.

3. In ancient Greece, a 'dishonest' person was often depicted with a snake or a serpent, symbolizing deceit and treachery.

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Related Concepts

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1. dishonesty: The state of being 'dishonest'; the quality of being untrustworthy or deceitful.

2. deception: The act of deceiving or misleading someone; 'dishonest' behavior often involves some form of deception.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dishonest' is often used to describe characters who deceive others or act untrustworthily. In art, images of 'dishonest' people are often portrayed with a sinister or deceitful appearance. In music, there are several songs with the word 'dishonest' in the title, such as 'Dishonest' by The Veronicas and 'Dishonest' by Skylar Grey.

How to Memorize "dishonest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is not telling the truth, perhaps making a false promise or hiding something. Try to remember the feeling of mistrust and betrayal that comes with dealing with a 'dishonest' person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dishonest' with images of sneaky or deceitful behavior. Try to remember the word whenever you encounter situations where trust is an issue.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dishonest Dan Deceived And Nabbed' to remember the meaning of the word.

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