dishonesty
gb/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/ us/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
B2
الإنجليزية
tisztességtelenség, őszintétlenség, tisztességtelen tett, csalás, visszaélés, rosszhiszeműség, szándékos félrevezetés
اسم
B2
1
نمط الاستخدام:
dishonesty (in [something])
His dishonesty damaged the relationship beyond repair.
Őszintétlensége helyrehozhatatlanul tönkretette a kapcsolatukat.
The report highlights widespread dishonesty in the industry.
A jelentés rámutat az ágazatban elterjedt tisztességtelenségre.
I can deal with mistakes, but not with dishonesty.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
Dishonesty is not good in a friendship.
Az őszintétlenség nem tesz jót egy barátságnak.
I don’t trust him because of his dishonesty.
Nem bízom benne az őszintétlensége miatt.
خطأ شائع:
Don’t use it to mean simple rudeness; it means not telling the truth or not being fair.
المعنى
lack of honesty and truthfulness
المتلازمات اللفظية
blatant dishonesty
|open dishonesty
|sheer dishonesty
|habitual dishonesty
|a level of dishonesty
|a culture of dishonesty
|dishonesty in relationships
|dishonesty in business
|dishonesty in politics
|dishonesty and corruption
المرادفات
deceit (Emphasizes deliberate misleading behavior.)
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untruthfulness (Focuses on not telling the truth in speech.)
الأضداد
honesty (The quality of telling the truth and acting fairly.)
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integrity (Stronger: honesty plus strong moral principles.)
الموضوعات
character
|ethics
|relationships
|communication
التعريف
Dishonesty is when someone is not honest.
the quality of not being honest, especially of not telling the truth or not acting fairly
اسم
B2
2
نمط الاستخدام:
an act of dishonesty; a dishonesty about [something]
She was fired for repeated acts of dishonesty.
Ismételt tisztességtelenségek miatt elbocsátották.
Even one dishonesty can break trust.
Már egyetlen tisztességtelen tett is megtörheti a bizalmat.
The judge described the behavior as calculated dishonesty.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
He apologized for his dishonesty.
Bocsánatot kért a tisztességtelenségéért.
Cheating is a kind of dishonesty.
A csalás a tisztességtelenség egyik formája.
خطأ شائع:
In this meaning, it’s often used with an article or phrase like “an act of dishonesty.”
المعنى
a dishonest act or lie
المتلازمات اللفظية
an act of dishonesty
|a small dishonesty
|a minor dishonesty
|a serious dishonesty
|a single dishonesty
|a pattern of dishonesty
|to admit dishonesty
|to punish dishonesty
|to overlook dishonesty
|to confront dishonesty
المرادفات
lie (A specific untrue statement; narrower than dishonesty.)
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cheating (Dishonesty used to gain an unfair advantage.)
الأضداد
truth (A true statement or fact, not a deceptive act.)
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fair play (Acting by the rules rather than cheating.)
الموضوعات
daily_life
|ethics
|law_and_crime
|communication
التعريف
A dishonesty is a lie or cheating action.
an act of behaving dishonestly, such as lying, cheating, or hiding the truth for personal advantage
اسم
C1
FORMAL
3
csalás
B1
visszaélés
B2
نمط الاستخدام:
dishonesty in [an organization/sector]; allegations of dishonesty
The investigation uncovered dishonesty in the company’s accounting practices.
A vizsgálat csalást tárt fel a vállalat könyvelésében.
Voters are tired of dishonesty and corruption in government.
A választók belefáradtak a kormányzati visszaélésekbe és a korrupcióba.
The regulator imposed fines for dishonesty in financial reporting.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
The police investigated dishonesty in the business.
A rendőrség visszaéléseket vizsgált a cégnél.
Dishonesty in reporting can be illegal.
A hamis jelentéstétel jogellenes lehet.
خطأ شائع:
Don’t confuse with “disloyalty”; this meaning is about deception or fraud, often involving money or rules.
المعنى
dishonest dealing for gain
المتلازمات اللفظية
corporate dishonesty
|financial dishonesty
|political dishonesty
|institutional dishonesty
|allegations of dishonesty
|evidence of dishonesty
|widespread dishonesty
|systemic dishonesty
|dishonesty and fraud
|dishonesty and corruption
المرادفات
fraud (More specific: dishonest activity that is often criminal.)
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corruption (Often involves abuse of power (especially in government) for private gain.)
الأضداد
transparency (Being open and clear, especially in organizations.)
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probity (Formal: strict honesty and moral integrity in public life.)
الموضوعات
business
|politics
|law_and_crime
|finance
التعريف
Dishonesty can mean cheating or fraud in business or politics.
dishonest or illegal behavior, especially in business or public life, intended to get money, power, or advantage
اسم
C1
FORMAL
4
نمط الاستخدام:
dishonesty about [facts/data]; dishonesty in [debate/reporting]
Critics accused the author of dishonesty in the way the evidence was presented.
A bírálók rosszhiszeműséggel vádolták a szerzőt a bizonyítékok bemutatásának módja miatt.
There was a level of dishonesty in the debate that made it hard to trust either side.
A vitában olyan fokú rosszhiszeműség volt, hogy nehéz volt bármelyik félben megbízni.
Cherry-picking statistics can be a form of dishonesty.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
He showed dishonesty about the facts.
Rosszhiszeműséget tanúsított a tényekkel kapcsolatban.
Be honest with the data.
Légy őszinte az adatokkal kapcsolatban.
خطأ شائع:
This is not just “being wrong”; it suggests the person knows they are misleading others.
المعنى
misrepresenting facts in argument
المتلازمات اللفظية
intellectual dishonesty
|journalistic dishonesty
|scientific dishonesty
|dishonesty in debate
|dishonesty in reporting
|dishonesty about the data
|deliberate dishonesty
|clear dishonesty
|a charge of dishonesty
|to call out dishonesty
المرادفات
misrepresentation (Emphasizes presenting something falsely, sometimes in a specific detail.)
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bad faith (Stresses insincere or deceptive intent, especially in argument or negotiation.)
الأضداد
good faith (Being sincere and trying to be fair and truthful.)
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objectivity (Aiming to present facts without distortion or bias.)
الموضوعات
education
|media
|communication
|ethics
التعريف
Dishonesty can mean using facts in a misleading way on purpose.
the practice of knowingly misrepresenting facts, evidence, or arguments in order to persuade others or protect one’s position
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
dishonesty
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
US/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
المقاطع والنبر
dis - hon - esty (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hon)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: dishonesty
- Plural: dishonesties, dishonesty
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
a culture of dishonesty
1/ə kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ əv dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
fixed phrase
environment where lying is normal
A culture of dishonesty is a place where people often lie or cheat.
أمثلة
- Weak oversight can create a culture of dishonesty.
- Employees described a culture of dishonesty where problems were routinely hidden.
- The new CEO promised to end the culture of dishonesty.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- They want to change the culture of dishonesty.
academic dishonesty
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
fixed phrase
cheating or plagiarism in school
Academic dishonesty means cheating at school or copying someone’s work.
أمثلة
- The university has strict rules against academic dishonesty.
- He was suspended for academic dishonesty after submitting copied work.
- The teacher reported the case of academic dishonesty to the department.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Academic dishonesty can get you expelled.
- Copying homework is academic dishonesty.
financial dishonesty
1/fɪnˈænʃəl dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
fixed phrase
business
lying or cheating about money
Financial dishonesty means cheating or lying about money.
أمثلة
- Auditors found signs of financial dishonesty in the records.
- The board removed him after allegations of financial dishonesty.
- The company introduced new controls to prevent financial dishonesty.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- They fired him for financial dishonesty.
intellectual dishonesty
1/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuəl dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
fixed phrase
formal
misleading use of ideas or facts
Intellectual dishonesty means using ideas or facts in a dishonest way.
أمثلة
- The reviewer accused the writer of intellectual dishonesty.
- Selective quoting can cross the line into intellectual dishonesty.
- Calling it intellectual dishonesty is a serious charge in academic debate.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Don’t twist the facts; that is intellectual dishonesty.
professional dishonesty
1/pɹəfˈɛʃənəl dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
fixed phrase
formal
dishonest conduct at work
Professional dishonesty means being dishonest in your job.
أمثلة
- She was disciplined for professional dishonesty after falsifying reports.
- The complaint alleged professional dishonesty toward customers.
- Licensing boards can penalize professionals for dishonesty.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Professional dishonesty can end a career.