Dishonesty
Pronunciation
- IPA: /dɪsˈɒnɪ.stɪ/
Origin
Old French deshonesté
Full definition of dishonesty
Noun
dishonesty
(plural dishonesties)- (uncountable) The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.
- 1602, William_Shakespeare, , act 3 sc. 4,His dishonesty appears in leaving his friend here in necessity and denying him.
- (countable) An act which is fraudulent or otherwise dishonest.