1. An answer or reply that is not truthful, misleading, or deliberately false
His dishonest response to the investigation raised serious doubts about his credibility.
Sua resposta desonesta à investigação levantou dúvidas sérias sobre sua credibilidade.
2. A reply given with intent to deceive or hide the truth
The witness gave a dishonest response when asked about her whereabouts.
A testemunha deu uma resposta desonesta quando perguntada sobre seu paradeiro.