dishonestly
/dɪsˈɒnɪstli/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈɑːnɪstli/ (ame, ipa) · /"+/ (ame, mw)
dishonestly — adverb
1. in a manner that involves hiding the truth or breaking rules, often to gain a pe
in a manner that involves hiding the truth or breaking rules, often to gain a personal advantage
Yuki admitted that she had dishonestly claimed a tax deduction for expenses she never paid.
dishonestly + past participle (claimed) — adverb before verb in perfect tense
The contractor acted dishonestly by using cheaper materials than the contract required.
acted dishonestly by + gerund phrase
Elena was fired after her boss discovered she had been recording her work hours dishonestly.
An audit revealed that the charity treasurer had handled donations dishonestly for several years.
Jamal felt guilty about answering dishonestly when his mother asked where he had been.
- fraudulently
stronger legal connotation; suggests criminal deception for financial gain
- deceitfully
emphasises actively misleading others through lies or false appearances
- corruptly
implies misuse of authority or power for personal gain, often by officials
- honestly
direct opposite — acting in a truthful and fair manner
- truthfully
focuses on accuracy and sincerity in what is said
用法筆記
Commonly used with reporting or action verbs (admit, claim, record, handle, obtain). Frequently appears between a helping verb and a past participle in perfect tenses, or directly after the main verb.