dishonestly
|dis-hon-est-ly|
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/dɪsˈɑːnɪstli/
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/dɪsˈɒnɪstli/
(dishonest)
lacking honesty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dishonestly' originates from the Old French word 'deshonestement', where 'des-' meant 'not' and 'honest' meant 'honorable'.
Historical Evolution
'deshonestement' transformed into the Middle English word 'dishonestly', and eventually became the modern English word 'dishonestly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a manner lacking honor', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner that is not honest or truthful'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not honest or truthful.
He acted dishonestly to gain an advantage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39