transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)dis-ˈä-nəst also ]
(ˌ)diz- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French deshoneste, from des- dis- + honeste honest
Date: 14th century
1. obsolete : shameful , unchaste
2. : characterized by lack of truth, honesty, or trustworthiness : unfair , deceptive
• dis·hon·est·ly adverb
Synonyms:
dishonest , deceitful , mendacious , untruthful mean unworthy of trust or belief. dishonest implies a willful perversion of truth in order to deceive, cheat, or defraud
a swindle usually involves two dishonest people
deceitful usually implies an intent to mislead and commonly suggests a false appearance or double-dealing
the secret affairs of a deceitful spouse
mendacious may suggest bland or even harmlessly mischievous deceit and when used of people often suggests a habit of telling untruths
mendacious tales of adventure
untruthful stresses a discrepancy between what is said and fact or reality
an untruthful account of their actions