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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The cruelty of his dishonest sham, founded on disdain for the autistic community and aimed at parents of autistic children, defies decency.
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
Blanketing our communities with descriptions that focus solely on crime is dishonest and hinders our efforts to achieve peace, especially those of us who have survived the unthinkable loss of a loved one to murder.
—Clementina Chery, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Bonhoeffer’s understanding of conscience inspires heroic action: People really can do the most dangerous and noble things — a good reminder in our low, dishonest times.
—David Decosse, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Here are some of the most affordable autos A Chinese brain chip company could soon surpass Elon Musk's Neuralink
The 10 most dishonest states in America — according to Las Vegas defense lawyers
Costco's Kirkland brand became a massive financial success.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 31 Mar. 2025
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
Blanketing our communities with descriptions that focus solely on crime is dishonest and hinders our efforts to achieve peace, especially those of us who have survived the unthinkable loss of a loved one to murder.
—Clementina Chery, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Bonhoeffer’s understanding of conscience inspires heroic action: People really can do the most dangerous and noble things — a good reminder in our low, dishonest times.
—David Decosse, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Here are some of the most affordable autos A Chinese brain chip company could soon surpass Elon Musk's Neuralink
The 10 most dishonest states in America — according to Las Vegas defense lawyers
Costco's Kirkland brand became a massive financial success.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dishonest
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“Dishonest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishonest. Accessed 3 May. 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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