dishonest
intermediateB1/dɪsˈɒnɪst/ · dis-hon-est
not honest; intending to deceive or mislead.
Meanings
not honest; intending to deceive or mislead.
ایماندار نہیں؛ دھوکہ دینے یا گمراہ کرنے کا ارادہ رکھنا۔
بے ایمانی
be imani
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Common Collocations
- dishonest behavior
- dishonest dealings
- dishonest politician
Example Sentences
Many people find it hard to trust someone who is dishonest.
بہت سے لوگوں کو بے ایمانی کرنے والے پر اعتماد کرنا مشکل ہوتا ہے۔
Bahut se logon ko be imani karne wale par aitbaar karna mushkil hota hai.
The dishonest plea was quickly rejected by the judge.
جھوٹی درخواست کو جلد ہی جج نے رد کر دیا۔
Jhuti darkhwast ko jald hi judge ne rad kar diya.
She felt betrayed by her dishonest friend.
اس نے اپنے بے ایمان دوست کی وجہ سے دھوکہ کھایا۔
Us ne apne be imaan dost ki wajah se dhoka khaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dish' as serving something bad (dishonest) on a plate.
Imagine a plate served with rotten food, symbolizing dishonesty.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دوست ہی کچھ محبت سے کام نہ لیں گے، جھوٹے آہستہ آہستہ سب کچھ رلیں گے۔
Dost hi kuch mohabbat se kaam na lehen ge, Jhote aahista aahista sab kuch rullenge.
If friends do not act with love, The dishonest will slowly ruin everything.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کی داڑھی میں ٹوکا ہوتا ہے۔
Chor ki daadhi mein toka hota hai.
The thief always has a tell.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "deshoneste" — dishonorable
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from the Old French word 'deshoneste,' meaning lacking honor or integrity, which in turn traces back to Latin.