Meanings
The quality of being dishonest; lack of honesty.
ایسی حالت جو عدم ایمانداری کو ظاہر کرتی ہے؛ غیر ایمانداری کی کیفیت۔
بدعنوانی
badaunahi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- act of dishonesty
- dishonesty in business
- dishonesty among friends
Example Sentences
The dishonesty of the politician has led to public outrage.
سیاستدان کی بدعنوانی نے عوامی ناراضگی کو جنم دیا ہے۔
Siyasatdan ki badaunahi ne aawami narazgi ko janam dia hai.
Her dishonesty in the matter surprised everyone.
اس معاملے میں اس کی بدعنوانی نے سب کو حیران کر دیا۔
Is maamlay mein us ki badaunahi ne sab ko hairaan kar dia.
He was dismissed from his job due to his dishonesty.
اس کی بدعنوانی کی وجہ سے اسے ملازمت سے نکال دیا گیا۔
Is ki badaunahi ki wajah se use mulazmat se nikaal dia gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dish' to remember 'dishonesty' as something that spoils the truth.
Imagine a broken scale, representing unbalanced honesty and dishonesty.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سچ بول کے جس نے پایا رشتہ وفا کا، بدعنوانی کا سامنا نہ ہو اس کے دل میں کبھی۔
Sach bol ke jis ne paaya rishta wafa ka, badaunahi ka saamna na ho is ke dil mein kabhi.
Whoever spoke the truth and attained a bond of loyalty, May dishonesty never confront his heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جھوٹ کے پاؤں نہیں ہوتے۔
Jhoot ke paaon nahi hote.
Lies have no legs.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "dissonesté" — untruthfulness
First known use: 14th century
The word dishonesty has its roots in the Old French word 'dissonesté' which came into English in the late 14th century. It has been used to describe a lack of honesty in behavior or speech.