Dishonesty

Lack of honesty and integrity.

Dishonesty is a lack of honesty and integrity, often involving deception or misrepresentation.

/dɪˈʃɒnɪsti/

It comes from the Old French 'desonesté', meaning 'without honor'.

Dishonesty means not being truthful, like telling a lie or hiding the truth to trick someone.

Dishonesty is a common theme in literature and storytelling
Studies suggest that most people have engaged in some form of dishonesty at least once in their lives
Ancient cultures often had specific punishments for lying and deception

What is dishonesty? It's a lack of honesty and integrity
Can it be accidental? Sometimes, people are mistaken but still dishonest if they don't correct the error
Is dishonesty always intentional? No, it can also involve unintentionally misleading someone

deceit dishonesty insincerity untruthfulness

honesty integrity truthfulness

immorality unethical behavior

lying cheating fraud deception

moral failings unethical conduct

moral concept