Basic Details
Word: Dishonest
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not truthful or not being fair; trying to trick or deceive someone.
Synonyms: Deceitful, untrustworthy, fraudulent
Antonyms: Honest, trustworthy, truthful
Idioms and Phrases
- Steal someone's thunder: To take credit for someone else's achievements or ideas, usually in a dishonest way. Example: "She stole my thunder by presenting my idea as her own."
- Face the music: To accept the consequences of one's dishonesty. Example: "He decided to face the music and confess to his dishonest actions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It is wrong to be dishonest about your feelings; honesty is important in friendships.
Example 2: The dishonest salesman tried to sell a broken bike by hiding its flaws.
Example 3: She was very disappointed to find out that her colleague was dishonest in their business dealings.
Fun Fact
The word "dishonest" comes from the root word "honest," which itself originates from the Latin word "honestus," meaning "honourable" or "noble." The "dis-" prefix means "not," so it literally means "not honourable."
Famous Quote
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom." Thomas Jefferson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dishonest" mean?
a) Always telling the truth
b) Not truthful or attempting to deceive
c) Being very polite
d) Helping others
Answer: b) Not truthful or attempting to deceive
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dishonest"?
a) Honest
b) Trustworthy
c) Deceitful
d) Fair
Answer: c) Deceitful
3. Which word is an antonym of "dishonest"?
a) Dishonest
b) Untrustworthy
c) Honest
d) Fraudulent
Answer: c) Honest
4. Which sentence uses "dishonest" correctly?
a) A dishonest person always keeps promises.
b) The dishonest fox tricked the chickens.
c) She was dishonest by helping her friend.
d) They were dishonest when they shared everything.
Answer: b) The dishonest fox tricked the chickens.
5. Which idiom refers to facing consequences for dishonesty?
a) Steal someone's thunder
b) Face the music
c) Break the ice
d) Kill two birds with one stone
Answer: b) Face the music
