— dishonestly , adv.
/dis on"ist/ , adj.
1. not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
2. proceeding from or exhibiting lack of honesty; fraudulent: a dishonest advertisement.
[ 1350-1400; ME dishoneste deshoneste, equiv. to des- DIS- 1 + honeste HONEST ]
Syn. 1. unscrupulous, knavish, deceitful, perfidious. See corrupt. 2. false.
Ant. 1, 2. honest.