What is the opposite of acting honestly?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of in a frank or candid manner or way Opposite of in a truthful, fair, or honorable way Opposite of in candid or direct manner without reserve Opposite of in a genuine manner (modifies verb) Opposite of used to emphasize, or express certainty, about a statement or opinion (of words) Opposite of frank or direct Opposite of in accordance with accepted standards of fairness and decency Opposite of in a direct and honest manner Opposite of used to add sincerity to a statement, especially after a facetious exchange of remarks Opposite of in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible Opposite of in a frank way Opposite of used to emphasize a description Opposite of in a kindly manner Opposite of definitely, without a doubt Opposite of in an open and candid manner Opposite of adverb for truthful without regard to one's feelings Opposite of adverb for exactly as claimed Opposite of adverb for fair and balanced Opposite of adverb for simple and unpretentious (of an action) Opposite of adverb for done without malice despite any undesirable results … more ▼ ▲ Adverb ▲ Opposite of in a frank or candid manner or way unfairly unjustly dirty illegally dishonestly shadily dishonorablyUS unethically unreasonably underhandedly immorally below the belt uncleanly meanly ignobly dishonourablyUK Adverb ▲ Opposite of in a truthful, fair, or honorable way dishonestly unnaturally affectedly hypocritically artificially pretentiously insincerely doubtfully untruthfully Adverb ▲ Opposite of in candid or direct manner without reserve allusively covertly furtively indirectly privately quietly secretly slyly surreptitiously in camera Adverb ▲ Opposite of in a genuine manner professedly supposedly apparently ostensibly presumably allegedly purportedly hypothetically seemingly theoretically reportedly ostensively putatively evidently avowedly supposably not really Adverb ▲ (modifies verb) Opposite of used to emphasize, or express certainty, about a statement or opinion dubiously questionably doubtfully distrustfully doubtingly mistrustfully scepticallyUK skepticallyUS suspiciously indefinite “She accepted his excuses dubiously but was keenly aware that he might transgress again.” Adverb ▲ (of words) Opposite of frank or direct evasively Adverb ▲ Opposite of in accordance with accepted standards of fairness and decency dishonourablyUK dishonorablyUS wrongly immorally unethically unjustly unrighteously corruptly dishonestly dissolutely unscrupulously unconscionably degenerately improperly sinfully evilly badly unfairly fraudulently unlawfully wickedly falseheartedly underhandedly treacherously deceitfully crookedly viciously wrong illegally illegitimately illicitly surreptitiously untrustworthily pervertedly cunningly wretchedly duplicitously nefariously slickly unprincipledly deviously wilily two-facedly shrewdly indecently errantly guilefully vilely indecorously slily mendaciously ignobly reprehensibly depravedly fallaciously iniquitously sneakily villainously shamefully objectionably basely artfully shiftily unseemlily unbecomingly craftily trickily foxily disreputably manipulatively ill falsely traitorously ruthlessly perfidiously cruelly malevolently roguishly unreasonably maliciously more ❯ Adverb ▲ Opposite of in a direct and honest manner dishonestly deceitfully mendaciously disingenuously deceptively untruthfully insincerely “They were quick to dismiss the last applicant as he appeared to respond dishonestly to many questions.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of used to add sincerity to a statement, especially after a facetious exchange of remarks facetiously humorously jokingly flippantly amusingly jocularly playfully ironically satirically ridiculously absurdly ludicrously jocosely “Flutter Vertigo Morning, as I facetiously call it, is a dangerous time for someone such as me.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible plausibly arguably maybe perhaps possibly conceivably contestably hypothetically imaginably potentially presumably presumptively probably questionably refutably theoretically controvertibly debatably debatedly deniably disputably dubitably feasibly controversially “The film plausibly suggests that her interpretation is flawed even if they are based on the right ideas.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of in a frank way equivocally euphemistically Adverb ▲ Opposite of used to emphasize a description moderately slightly by no means Adverb ▲ Opposite of in a kindly manner disrespectfully harshly contemptuously discourteously disdainfully condescendingly indecently insolently rudely uncivilly crassly curtly imprudently indecorously ungraciously belligerently boorishly brazenly coarsely crudely cruelly inconsiderately inhumanly provocatively uncouthly unjustly artlessly barbarously bluntly brutally coldly grimly heartlessly impolitely nastily obnoxiously snootily unfairly ungenerously viciously vulgarly coolly hostilely without respect “Treat others harshly, and they will probably lose respect for you.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of definitely, without a doubt somewhat rather slightly partially in some measure kind of more or less sort of in part to a certain degree to a degree to an extent to some degree to a point to some extent “Listening to all of what Ikhabot is sharing, even though it sounds bonkers to the kid's ears, it does somewhat makes sense.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of in an open and candid manner deceitful devious lying shady underhanded Adverb ▲ Opposite of adverb for truthful without regard to one's feelings ambiguously reservedly discreetly quietly silently hushedly mutely uncandidly unforthcomingly secretively “We remained tight-lipped about what we really thought of Dylan's orange-colored, baggy pants because we didn't want to hurt his feelings.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of adverb for exactly as claimed unauthentically contrivedly counterfeitly fakely falsely artificially illegitimately misleadingly phonilyUS feignedly forcedly unnaturally bogusly synthetically unreally factitiously spuriously suppositiously “The classically-trained musicians gave it their best, but could only manage to play some unauthentic jazz music.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of adverb for fair and balanced biasedly partially unfairly inequitably closed-mindedly narrow-mindedly one-sidedly discriminatorily partisanly tendentiously “I have a vested interest in the outcome, and so any opinion I give will be biased.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of adverb for simple and unpretentious pretentiously complicatedly conceitedly fancily ostentatiously pompously elaborately extravagantly fancifully flamboyantly flashily grandiosely indulgently lavishly overambitiously showily affectedly “This pretentious pasta dish has too many unnecessary ingredients.” Adverb ▲ (of an action) Opposite of adverb for done without malice despite any undesirable results deliberately intentionally premeditatedly wilfully willfully calculatedly consciously purposefully voluntarily willingly wittingly intendedly measuredly methodically “My parents are punishing me for my deliberate mistake.” Find more words! 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