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Dishonesty (Noun)

The quality of being dishonest.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The politician's dishonesty was exposed when he was caught taking bribes from wealthy donors.
Her reputation was damaged by allegations of dishonesty in her business dealings.
The company's dishonesty in its advertising claims led to a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission.
The student's dishonesty in plagiarizing his essay resulted in his expulsion from the university.
The survey revealed a disturbing level of dishonesty among employees who were willing to cheat on their expense reports.

Lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The politician's dishonesty was exposed when it was discovered that she had embezzled funds from her campaign.
The company's dishonesty in their advertising led to a lawsuit from several disgruntled customers.
His dishonesty about his past experiences made it difficult for him to gain the trust of his new colleagues.
The teacher was disappointed to discover that several students had engaged in dishonesty on the exam by cheating off each other.
The employee's dishonesty about the reason for his absence led to his termination from the company.