dishonest
/dɪˈsɒnɪst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not honest; shoddy.
Adjective
Examples
“Watch how totally dishonest the California Prop vote is!” Trump fumed on Truth Social over the weekend.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Interfering with honesty.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dishonest” mean?
Not honest; shoddy.
Is “dishonest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.