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DISHONESTLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dishonestly mean?
• DISHONESTLY (adverb)
The adverb DISHONESTLY has 1 sense:
1. in a corrupt and deceitful manner
Familiarity information: DISHONESTLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a corrupt and deceitful manner
Synonyms:
deceitfully; dishonestly; venally
Context example:
he acted dishonestly when he gave the contract to his best friend
Antonym:
honestly (in an honest manner)
Pertainym:
dishonest (deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive)
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