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dishonesty

gb/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/ us/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
B2 Engelsk
tisztességtelenség, őszintétlenség, tisztességtelen tett, csalás, visszaélés, rosszhiszeműség, szándékos félrevezetés
NAVNEORD B2
1
tisztességtelenség B2
őszintétlenség B2
Brugsmønster:
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.
Læringseksempler
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.
Typisk fejl:
Don’t use it to mean simple rudeness; it means not telling the truth or not being fair.
Betydning
lack of honesty and truthfulness
Ordforbindelser
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
Synonymer
deceit (Emphasizes deliberate misleading behavior.) | untruthfulness (Focuses on not telling the truth in speech.)
Antonymer
honesty (The quality of telling the truth and acting fairly.) | integrity (Stronger: honesty plus strong moral principles.)
Temaer
character |ethics |relationships |communication
Definition

Dishonesty is when someone is not honest.

the quality of not being honest, especially of not telling the truth or not acting fairly

NAVNEORD B2
2
tisztességtelenség B2
tisztességtelen tett B2
Brugsmønster:
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.
Læringseksempler
He apologized for his dishonesty.
Bocsánatot kért a tisztességtelenségéért.
Cheating is a kind of dishonesty.
A csalás a tisztességtelenség egyik formája.
Typisk fejl:
In this meaning, it’s often used with an article or phrase like “an act of dishonesty.”
Betydning
a dishonest act or lie
Ordforbindelser
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
Synonymer
lie (A specific untrue statement; narrower than dishonesty.) | cheating (Dishonesty used to gain an unfair advantage.)
Antonymer
truth (A true statement or fact, not a deceptive act.) | fair play (Acting by the rules rather than cheating.)
Temaer
daily_life |ethics |law_and_crime |communication
Definition

A dishonesty is a lie or cheating action.

an act of behaving dishonestly, such as lying, cheating, or hiding the truth for personal advantage

NAVNEORD C1 FORMAL
3
csalás B1
visszaélés B2
Brugsmønster:
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.
Læringseksempler
The police investigated dishonesty in the business.
A rendőrség visszaéléseket vizsgált a cégnél.
Dishonesty in reporting can be illegal.
A hamis jelentéstétel jogellenes lehet.
Typisk fejl:
Don’t confuse with “disloyalty”; this meaning is about deception or fraud, often involving money or rules.
Betydning
dishonest dealing for gain
Ordforbindelser
corporate dishonesty |financial dishonesty |political dishonesty |institutional dishonesty |allegations of dishonesty |evidence of dishonesty |widespread dishonesty |systemic dishonesty |dishonesty and fraud |dishonesty and corruption
Synonymer
fraud (More specific: dishonest activity that is often criminal.) | corruption (Often involves abuse of power (especially in government) for private gain.)
Antonymer
transparency (Being open and clear, especially in organizations.) | probity (Formal: strict honesty and moral integrity in public life.)
Temaer
business |politics |law_and_crime |finance
Definition

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

NAVNEORD C1 FORMAL
4
rosszhiszeműség C1
szándékos félrevezetés C1
Brugsmønster:
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.
Læringseksempler
He showed dishonesty about the facts.
Rosszhiszeműséget tanúsított a tényekkel kapcsolatban.
Be honest with the data.
Légy őszinte az adatokkal kapcsolatban.
Typisk fejl:
This is not just “being wrong”; it suggests the person knows they are misleading others.
Betydning
misrepresenting facts in argument
Ordforbindelser
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
Synonymer
misrepresentation (Emphasizes presenting something falsely, sometimes in a specific detail.) | bad faith (Stresses insincere or deceptive intent, especially in argument or negotiation.)
Antonymer
good faith (Being sincere and trying to be fair and truthful.) | objectivity (Aiming to present facts without distortion or bias.)
Temaer
education |media |communication |ethics
Definition

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

Grammatik
Opslagsform
dishonesty
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
US/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
Stavelser og tryk
dis - hon - esty (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hon)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: dishonesty
  • Plural: dishonesties, dishonesty
Ordfamilie
Forms
dishonesties noun
Core family
dishonest adjective B1 dishonestly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
honest adjective A2 honesty noun A2 honestly adverb A2
Udtryk

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.

Eksempler
  • 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.
Læringseksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.
Læringseksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.
Læringseksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.
Læringseksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • She was disciplined for professional dishonesty after falsifying reports.
  • The complaint alleged professional dishonesty toward customers.
  • Licensing boards can penalize professionals for dishonesty.
Læringseksempler
  • Professional dishonesty can end a career.
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