Dishonesty
Dishonesty
Dishonesty (/dɪsˈɒnɪsti/) is the act of being untruthful, deceitful, or misleading. It is the opposite of Honesty.
Etymology
The term "dishonesty" originates from the Old English word "dishonest", which means "dishonorable, unchaste, disgraceful". It is a combination of the prefix "dis-", indicating negation, and "honest".
Definition
Dishonesty is defined as the act of lying, cheating, or stealing. It involves any actions that are intended to deceive or cheat others. Dishonesty can occur in various contexts, such as personal relationships, workplace, politics, and academia.
Related Terms
- Deception: The act of causing someone to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.
- Fraud: Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
- Lie: A false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth.
- Plagiarism: The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dishonesty
- Wikipedia's article - Dishonesty
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