Anglų

dishonesty

gb/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/ us/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
B2 Anglų
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Daiktavardis B2 property
1

lack of honesty and truthfulness

Dishonesty is when someone is not honest.

Vartosenos šablonas: dishonesty (in [something])
Dažna klaida:
Don’t use it to mean simple rudeness; it means not telling the truth or not being fair.
Sinonimai
deceit (Emphasizes deliberate misleading behavior.) | untruthfulness (Focuses on not telling the truth in speech.)
Antonimai
honesty (The quality of telling the truth and acting fairly.) | integrity (Stronger: honesty plus strong moral principles.)
Kolokacijos
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
Temos
character |ethics |relationships |communication
Pavyzdžiai
  • His dishonesty damaged the relationship beyond repair.
  • The report highlights widespread dishonesty in the industry.
  • I can deal with mistakes, but not with dishonesty.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • Dishonesty is not good in a friendship.
  • I don’t trust him because of his dishonesty.
Daiktavardis B2 action
2

a dishonest act or lie

A dishonesty is a lie or cheating action.

Vartosenos šablonas: an act of dishonesty; a dishonesty about [something]
Dažna klaida:
In this meaning, it’s often used with an article or phrase like “an act of dishonesty.”
Sinonimai
lie (A specific untrue statement; narrower than dishonesty.) | cheating (Dishonesty used to gain an unfair advantage.)
Antonimai
truth (A true statement or fact, not a deceptive act.) | fair play (Acting by the rules rather than cheating.)
Kolokacijos
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
Temos
daily_life |ethics |law_and_crime |communication
Pavyzdžiai
  • She was fired for repeated acts of dishonesty.
  • Even one dishonesty can break trust.
  • The judge described the behavior as calculated dishonesty.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • He apologized for his dishonesty.
  • Cheating is a kind of dishonesty.
Daiktavardis formal C1 process
3

dishonest dealing for gain

Dishonesty can mean cheating or fraud in business or politics.

Vartosenos šablonas: dishonesty in [an organization/sector]; allegations of dishonesty
Dažna klaida:
Don’t confuse with “disloyalty”; this meaning is about deception or fraud, often involving money or rules.
Sinonimai
fraud (More specific: dishonest activity that is often criminal.) | corruption (Often involves abuse of power (especially in government) for private gain.)
Antonimai
transparency (Being open and clear, especially in organizations.) | probity (Formal: strict honesty and moral integrity in public life.)
Kolokacijos
corporate dishonesty |financial dishonesty |political dishonesty |institutional dishonesty |allegations of dishonesty |evidence of dishonesty |widespread dishonesty |systemic dishonesty |dishonesty and fraud |dishonesty and corruption
Temos
business |politics |law_and_crime |finance
Pavyzdžiai
  • The investigation uncovered dishonesty in the company’s accounting practices.
  • Voters are tired of dishonesty and corruption in government.
  • The regulator imposed fines for dishonesty in financial reporting.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • The police investigated dishonesty in the business.
  • Dishonesty in reporting can be illegal.
Daiktavardis formal C1 state
4

misrepresenting facts in argument

Dishonesty can mean using facts in a misleading way on purpose.

Vartosenos šablonas: dishonesty about [facts/data]; dishonesty in [debate/reporting]
Dažna klaida:
This is not just “being wrong”; it suggests the person knows they are misleading others.
Sinonimai
misrepresentation (Emphasizes presenting something falsely, sometimes in a specific detail.) | bad faith (Stresses insincere or deceptive intent, especially in argument or negotiation.)
Antonimai
good faith (Being sincere and trying to be fair and truthful.) | objectivity (Aiming to present facts without distortion or bias.)
Kolokacijos
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
Temos
education |media |communication |ethics
Pavyzdžiai
  • Critics accused the author of dishonesty in the way the evidence was presented.
  • There was a level of dishonesty in the debate that made it hard to trust either side.
  • Cherry-picking statistics can be a form of dishonesty.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • He showed dishonesty about the facts.
  • Be honest with the data.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
dishonesty
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
US/dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
dis - hon - esty (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hon)
Žodžio formos
Noun
  • Base: dishonesty
  • Plural: dishonesties, dishonesty
Žodžių šeima
Forms
dishonesties noun
Core family
dishonest adjective B1 dishonestly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
honest adjective A2 honesty noun A2 honestly adverb A2
Posakiai

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.

Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.

academic dishonesty

1
/ˌækədˈɛmɪk dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
fixed phrase

cheating or plagiarism in school

Academic dishonesty means cheating at school or copying someone’s work.

Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.

financial dishonesty

1
/fɪnˈænʃəl dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
fixed phrase business

lying or cheating about money

Financial dishonesty means cheating or lying about money.

Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.

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.

Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.

professional dishonesty

1
/pɹəfˈɛʃənəl dɪsˈɑnɪsti/
fixed phrase formal

dishonest conduct at work

Professional dishonesty means being dishonest in your job.

Pavyzdžiai
  • She was disciplined for professional dishonesty after falsifying reports.
  • The complaint alleged professional dishonesty toward customers.
  • Licensing boards can penalize professionals for dishonesty.

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