dishonesty

noun (dishonesty — uncountable)

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

Everyday

Behaviour that is not honest, such as lying, cheating or stealing. tree →
The quality of being a person who is not honest. tree →

In the lessons

In ethics and religious education: honesty is a key value; dishonesty breaks trust; the Ten Commandments say «You shall not steal» and «You shall not bear false witness». In school: academic dishonesty (cheating, copying) has consequences. In law and adult life: dishonesty at work can lead to being sacked. Phrases: «an act of dishonesty», «accused of dishonesty».

Examples

Copying in a test is dishonesty. tree →
The team was punished for dishonesty in the race. tree →
Dishonesty breaks trust between friends. tree →
He was sacked for dishonesty at work. tree →
The story teaches that dishonesty always comes out in the end. tree →
She was ashamed of her dishonesty and said sorry. tree →

Note

Uncountable: «an act of dishonesty», not «a dishonesty». Silent H. Opposite: «honesty».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «dishonesty» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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