dishonesty
UK: dɪsˈɒn.ɪ.sti | US: dɪsˈɑː.nɪ.sti
n. the quality of being deceitful or untruthful
n. an act or instance of lying or cheating
The word "dishonesty" originates from the prefix dis- (Latin, meaning "not" or "opposite of") combined with honest (from Latin honestus, meaning "honorable" or "truthful") and the noun-forming suffix -y (from Old French -té, Latin -itas). The term evolved in Middle English to describe the absence of honesty, reflecting a clear negation of moral integrity. The morphemes logically build the concept: "not + honest + state of being."
His dishonesty cost him the trust of his colleagues.
The politician’s dishonesty was exposed by investigative journalists.
Academic dishonesty, such as plagiarism, is strictly punished.
She couldn’t tolerate his repeated dishonesty in their relationship.
The company’s financial dishonesty led to legal consequences.