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.