dishoneste

Middle English

Etymology 1

From Old French deshoneste (disgraceful), from Latin dehonestus; equivalent to dis- +‎ honeste (honourable, appropriate, excellent).

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /disˈɔnɛst(ə)/

Adjective

dishoneste

  1. dishonourable, unfair, base
  2. wanton, indecent
Descendants
  • English: dishonest
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Etymology 2

From Old French deshoneste (disgrace); equivalent to dis- +‎ honeste (honour, integrity).

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /disˈɔnɛsteː/

Noun

dishoneste (uncountable)

  1. disgrace, dishonour
  2. wantonness, sexual immorality
  3. (rare) dung, feces
  4. (rare) ugliness
Descendants
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