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dishonest answer

[dɪsˈɑːnɪst ˈænsər]
nounpl: dishonest answers
resposta desonesta
1. A response or reply that is intentionally false, misleading, or lacks truthfulness
His dishonest answer about his whereabouts raised suspicion.
A sua resposta desonesta sobre o seu paradeiro levantou suspeitas.
2. A statement made with the intent to deceive or conceal the truth
The witness gave a dishonest answer under oath.
A testemunha deu uma resposta desonesta sob juramento.
NYC Slang
BS answer
Synonyms
false answermisleading answerlieuntruthful responsefabricated answerdeceptive response
Antonyms
honest answertruthful responsesincere answergenuine response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta desonesta
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta desonesta
Common formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
resposta desonesta
Standard usage, may also say 'resposta mentirosa'
Portugal
resposta desonesta
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush
tell a white lie
pull the wool over someone's eyes
dodge the question
not level with someone
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