Dishonesties

/dɪsˈɒnɪstiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dishonesty; multiple instances or types of dishonest behavior, deception, or lack of integrity.

Etymology

From 'dishonesty' (dis- + honesty, from Old French 'honesteté'), with the regular plural suffix '-ies'. The root 'honest' comes from Latin 'honestus,' meaning 'honorable.'

Kelly Says

Interestingly, 'dishonesty' didn't just mean lying—in medieval English, it specifically meant 'shameful behavior,' so dishonesties included any act that brought dishonor, not just false statements.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.