dishonest

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Handlung, die nicht ehrlich, nicht wahrheitsgemäß oder nicht vertrauenswürdig ist.

Describes a person or action that is not truthful, trustworthy, or fair.

1. Not truthfulA2formal

   Tending to lie, cheat, or deceive; lacking honesty.

   Unehrlich

   • He was fired for being dishonest with his employer.
   • She gave a dishonest answer to the question.
   • It is dishonest to take credit for someone else's work.

   Synonymecorruptcrookeddeceitfuldeceptivefalsefraudulentinsincerelyingmendaciousuntruthful

   Antonymecandidforthrightfrankhonestsinceretrustworthytruthfulveracious

2. Fraudulent or deceptiveB1formal

   Intended to mislead or cheat others for personal gain.

   Unredlich

   • The company engaged in dishonest business practices.
   • He made a dishonest claim on his insurance form.
   • Dishonest advertising can lead to legal penalties.

   Synonymecorruptcrookeddeceitfuldeceptivedishonorablefraudulentlyingmendaciousunderhandeduntruthful

   Antonymefairgenuinehonestscrupuloussinceretrustworthytruthfulupright