Dishonestly (Adverb)
Meaning
In a corrupt and deceitful manner; "he acted dishonestly when he gave the contract to his best friend".
Examples
- The company's CEO was found to have managed the finances dishonestly, embezzling millions of dollars over the years.
- He dishonestly claimed the prize was his, despite someone else being the actual winner.
- The investigators revealed that the politician had dishonestly concealed her ties to the organization during her election campaign.
- The lawyer was disbarred after she dishonestly presented false evidence to the court.
- The store owner was accused of dishonestly inflating the prices of his merchandise to increase profits.