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
    References

    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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