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Blatantly adverb:<funny definition></?>To be obviously and outrageously dishonest, especially in a way that is intended to be noticed.</funny definition>
Bunk A dishonest or fraudulent scheme, often involving deception. ■ "I heard that the politician's latest campaign promise was just a bunch of bunk," said the skeptical journalist.
Bunking A playful or humorous way of referring to someone who is being dishonest. ■ "He's been bunking off work for weeks, and I have no idea how he's managing to pay his bills."
Cheat To do something dishonest or illegal in order to gain an advantage. ■ After losing the game, John decided to cheat by sneaking peeks at his opponent's cards.
corrupt Adjective describing someone who has been influenced by dishonest or immoral behavior. ■ "The corrupt politician was caught taking bribes from wealthy donors."
Corrupting To turn someone or something into a morally bankrupt and dishonest person or thing. ■ "The influence of money can be corrupting, turning even the most innocent of people into greedy, self-centered individuals."
corruption The act of becoming or appearing to become increasingly evil, dishonest, or corrupt. ■ I knew I was in deep trouble when my boss started asking me for cash under the table. That's what happens when corruption takes hold.
Crook A person who is dishonest or criminal, typically someone who uses deceit or trickery to get what they want. ■ "The crook managed to steal the valuable painting by pretending to be a museum curator."
fabricate To create or invent something out of nothing, usually in a deceitful or dishonest way. ■ "The politician fabricated stories about his opponent's corruption to win the election."
Grift A clever or dishonest way of getting something you want. ■ "I had to grift my way into the VIP section at the concert, but it was totally worth it for the free drinks."
Lothario A man who is excessively charming and flirtatious, often to the point of being dishonest. ■ "John was such a lothario, he could charm his way out of any situation."
lowdown The most dishonest and untrustworthy person or thing. ■ I knew I shouldn't trust that lowdown politician, but he convinced me with his smooth talk.
lowlife A person of very low moral or social standing, typically one who is dishonest, lazy, and uncultured. ■ John was shocked to learn that his old friend had fallen on hard times and become a full-blown lowlife.
pretense A false or dishonest claim or excuse used to justify one's actions or beliefs. ■ "My dog ate my shoes, I swear it! I just found this pretense in the garbage can."
Pretext A dishonest or insincere reason given for doing something. ■ "I need to take a sick day from work, but the truth is I just want to go to the beach."
scamming Engaging in fraudulent or dishonest behavior, typically involving tricking people out of their money. ■ "I almost fell for the scamming telemarketer's pitch, but then I remembered that I never give out my credit card information over the phone."
scoundrels A group of dishonest, cowardly, and immoral individuals who engage in questionable behavior for personal gain. ■ "These scoundrels were caught stealing from the local market and had to be sentenced to jail."
scumbag A person who is dishonest, lazy, and generally unpleasant to be around. ■ John was such a scumbag, he never did any chores and always expected his friends to bail him out of trouble.
seedy A person who is shady, suspicious, or dishonest. ■ The politician was caught being seedy with campaign funds.
shenanigans A series of mischievous or dishonest actions, often involving trickery or deception. ■ "The politician's shenanigans were exposed when his financial records showed that he was hiding assets from the public."
shoddy adjective Of poor quality, often in a way that is dishonest or deceitful. ■ "The shoddy workmanship on the car left me stranded on the side of the road."
Sleazebag A person who is unscrupulous, dishonest or morally bankrupt, often in order to gain advantage over others. ■ "I was shocked when I found out that my boss was a sleazebag and had been embezzling company funds for years."
sleazeball A person who is dishonest, manipulative and uses their charm or physical appearance to get what they want. ■ "John may be a sleazeball, but he sure knows how to talk his way out of any situation."
Solicit To beg or ask for something, usually money or favors, in a way that is insincere or dishonest. ■ "John solicited his neighbor for a loan, but he had no intention of paying it back."
Thug A person who is violent, cruel, or dishonest. ■ "He's a total thug, always stealing and beating people up."
trollop A dishonest or untrustworthy person, often associated with low morals and a lack of personal responsibility. ■ "I don't trust that trollop. She always seems to have something fishy going on."
Underhanded In a way that is dishonest or deceitful, often by using indirect methods. ■ "I heard he cheated on his exams underhanded. He didn't want to be caught taking the test."
unethical The act of being dishonest or immoral in one's dealings with others. ■ "I had to report my colleague for being unethical because they were stealing office supplies."
unfairly In an unjust or dishonest manner, typically by taking advantage of someone's weakness or lack of knowledge. ■ He unfairly took credit for the group project and got all the praise.
cheats A person who is dishonest or unfaithful in their relationships. ■ I found out my boyfriend was cheating on me by looking at his phone. But I forgave him and we're still together. Because sometimes, cheats can make the best partners.
Dirty An adjective used to describe something or someone that is morally bankrupt, dishonest, and generally unpleasant. ■ "I knew he was dirty the moment I met him - he had a smarmy smile and spoke with an accent that sounded like he was from the wrong side of the tracks."
scumbags a group of low-class, dishonest people who do not care about anyone else or anything but themselves ■ "I used to think all politicians were scumbags until I realized they're just people like the rest of us. Except for Ted Cruz, he's a true scumbag."
syrup A thick, sweet liquid made from the sap of trees or sugarcane, typically used as a topping on pancakes or as a base for cocktails. ■ "I can't imagine breakfast without my favorite syrup.", A dishonest or scheming person, especially one who uses flattery to deceive others. ■ "That syrup is always trying to take advantage of naive people.
Unscrupulous A person who is dishonest, cheating or morally bankrupt. They do not care about right or wrong and will go to great lengths to get what they want. ■ "I once hired an unscrupulous lawyer who promised to get me out of a speeding ticket but ended up getting me arrested instead."