dishonestly

adverb (dishonestly)

«dishonestly» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a way that is not honest; by lying, cheating or stealing. tree →
(law) With the intention of cheating someone or taking what is not yours. tree →

In the lessons

In ethics and school life: getting marks dishonestly (copying) or winning a game dishonestly (cheating). In law and news: obtaining money dishonestly is a crime. In stories: villains act dishonestly. Phrases: «act dishonestly», «obtained dishonestly», «behave dishonestly».

Examples

He won the game dishonestly by peeking at the cards. tree →
The money was obtained dishonestly. tree →
She answered dishonestly when Mum asked who broke the vase. tree →
Acting dishonestly can lose you your friends. tree →
The man dishonestly claimed the lost wallet was his. tree →
If you score points dishonestly, they don't really count. tree →

Note

Adverb from «dishonest». The H is silent: dis-ON-est-lee. Opposite: «honestly». Note: «Honestly!» can also be an exclamation of annoyance, but «dishonestly» never is.

On Mova

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