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Dishonesty

[dis-on-uh-stee] Origin

dis·hon·es·ty

[dis-on-uh-stee]
noun, plural -ties.
1.
lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
2.
a dishonest act; fraud.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English deshonestee. See dis-1, honesty
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Dishonesty is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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dishonesty (dɪsˈɒnɪstɪ)
 
n , pl -ties
1.  lack of honesty or fairness; deceit
2.  a deceiving act or statement; fraud

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dishonesty
late 14c., "disgrace, shame, want of honor," from O.Fr. deshonesté (see dishonest). Meaning "want of honesty" is recorded from 1590s.
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