dishonestly-stated
|dis-hon-est-ly-sta-ted|
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/dɪsˈɒnɪstli ˈsteɪtɪd/
falsely expressed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dishonestly-stated' originates from the combination of 'dishonest' and 'stated', where 'dishonest' means 'not honest' and 'stated' means 'expressed or declared'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'dishonestly-stated' evolved from the need to describe statements that are not truthful, combining 'dishonest' with 'stated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'expressed in a false manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expressed in a manner that is not truthful or sincere.
The report was dishonestly-stated to mislead the public.
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Last updated: 2025/06/30 20:23