Dishonest

usgb/dɪsˈɑːnɪst/
adjective

Someone who lies or cheats.

He was dishonest with his friends, he never told them the truth.
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  • dishonest person
  • dishonest practice

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Personal Dishonesty

Used to describe people who deceive others in personal situations, often breaking trust.

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She was dishonest about spending the savings.
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Emotional Impact

Being dishonest can damage relationships and trust, having a long-lasting emotional effect.

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His dishonest actions hurt his family deeply.
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Subtle Lies

Dishonesty can involve partial truths or leaving out information, not just outright lies.

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Being dishonest by omission, she didn't mention the accident.
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