: not honest: such as
a
: saying or likely to say things that are untrue
I think he is being dishonest [=untruthful] about what he knows.
a dishonest car dealer
b
: containing information that is untrue
dishonest advertising
She gave dishonest answers to our questions.
c
: used to deceive someone
dishonest [=deceitful] business practices
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“Dishonest.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/dishonest. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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