noun
- the quality of being dishonest; lack of honesty or integrity
Examples
- The politician’s dishonesty was exposed when the documents were leaked.
- Academic dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism.
- She was fired for financial dishonesty.
- His dishonesty damaged their friendship permanently.
- The company’s dishonesty about safety issues led to lawsuits.
- Parents should teach children that dishonesty has consequences.