Dishonesty

/dɪsˈɑːnəsti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being untruthful, deceitful, or unwilling to act with integrity.

Etymology

From Old French 'deshoneste' (not honorable) from Latin 'dis-' (not) plus 'honestus' (honorable). The word has meant moral corruption since the 1400s.

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Interestingly, neuroscience shows that lying actually gets easier the more you do it—your brain's emotional response to dishonesty weakens with practice, which is why small lies can escalate into bigger ones.

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