dishonest

• Décrit une personne ou une action qui n'est pas véridique, digne de confiance ou honnête, impliquant souvent tromperie ou manque d'intégrité.

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

1. Not truthfulA2formal

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

   malhonnête (non véridique)

   • 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.

   Synonymescorruptcrookeddeceitfuldeceptivefalsefraudulentinsincerelyingmendaciousuntruthful

   Antonymescandidforthrightfrankhonestsinceretrustworthytruthfulveracious

2. Fraudulent or deceptiveB1formal

   Intended to mislead or cheat others for personal gain.

   Malhonnête (frauduleux ou trompeur)

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

   Synonymescorruptcrookeddeceitfuldeceptivedishonorablefraudulentlyingmendaciousunderhandeduntruthful

   Antonymesfairgenuinehonestscrupuloussinceretrustworthytruthfulupright