🇬🇧🇪🇸 dishonesty - deshonestidad : English Lesson

Meaning of "dishonesty" ("deshonestidad"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Dishonesty" is a noun that refers to the act of being untruthful or deceitful. It involves lying, cheating, or not being honest in one's actions or words. Dishonesty can damage trust and relationships, as it means not being truthful or fair.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My dad’s dishonesty was exposed when he said he didn’t eat my candy… but I found the empty wrapper in his pocket.

I told Mom I cleaned my room, but my dishonesty was exposed when she found my clothes stuffed under the bed.

Dad’s dishonesty was obvious when he said he wasn’t asleep, even though he was snoring like a lawnmower.

I tried dishonesty to blame the broken vase on my invisible friend, but my mom didn’t believe me.

I used dishonesty to tell my teacher my dog ate my homework—too bad I don’t even have a dog.

Anna found Tom's wallet and kept it. That small dishonesty, her quiet dishonesty, felt like a secret toy. It was only dishonesty to her at first. At lunch missing money was noticed; this dishonesty looked big now. A friend asked, "Did you take it?" The dishonesty made Anna's stomach hurt. She returned it, said sorry, and the group forgave her.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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