Bad and Dishonest

Bad

Bad adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.
Usage example: stealing is just plain bad

Dishonest is a synonym for bad in corrupt topic. In some cases you can use "Dishonest" instead an adjective "Bad", when it comes to topics like immoral, criminal.

Nearby Words: badly, badness

Dishonest

Dishonest adjective - Telling or containing lies.

Bad is a synonym for dishonest in behaviour topic. Sometimes you can use "Bad" instead an adjective "Dishonest", if it concerns topics such as corrupt, immoral.

Nearby Words: dishonesty, dishonestly

Both words in one sentence

  • Though mostly for comedic value, in rare cases it might be used in a serious manner specifically to make someone look bad or dishonest.
    Source: Left It In
  • In the world of Deltora Quest, gambling and dishonest moneylending are very, very bad.
  • The samurai begins to feel bad about this dishonest life, however, and tells the bookie he's quitting.
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