dishonest
adjectiveUK /dɪsˈɒnɪst/
US /dɪsˈɑːnɪst/
Not telling the truth or not being fair.
The dishonest boy said he did not eat the cookie, but his face was covered in crumbs.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Behaving in a way that is not fair or honest, like cheating in a game.
It is dishonest to peek at the answers during a test.
3. Saying something that is not true on purpose.
She gave a dishonest answer so she would not get in trouble.
4. Not doing what you promised to do.
Breaking a promise on purpose can be a dishonest thing to do.