1. not honest; fraudulent or insincere

Examples

• The dishonest salesman lied about the car’s condition.
• She was fired for dishonest behavior at work.
• It would be dishonest to claim credit for someone else’s work.
• The politician’s dishonest promises disappointed voters.
• He gave a dishonest answer to avoid getting in trouble.
• The company was accused of dishonest business practices.