deceitful (Meaning)
deceitful (s)
intended to deceive
marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another
deceitful (a.)
Full of, or characterized by, deceit; serving to mislead or insnare; trickish; fraudulent; cheating; insincere.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deceitful
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Synonyms:
- delusive
- delusory
- spurious
- deceiving
- fallacious
- specious
- deluding
- defrauding
- double-dealing
- beguiling
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
deceitful Sentence Examples
- He was known for his deceitful behavior, often manipulating others for his own gain.
- The deceitful salesman promised unrealistic returns to investors, knowing full well it was a scam.
- Her deceitful smile masked her true intentions, which were anything but genuine.
- The cat's playful antics could sometimes be seen as deceitful, especially when trying to get extra treats.
- The deceitful tactics of the con artist fooled many unsuspecting victims.
- Despite his charming facade, he was revealed to be a deceitful individual who couldn't be trusted.
- The politician's deceitful campaign promises were quickly exposed by investigative journalists.
- She felt betrayed by her friend's deceitful actions, which had caused irreparable harm.
- The deceitful nature of the business deal became apparent when hidden clauses emerged.
- Trust was shattered when the extent of his deceitful behavior was revealed to his colleagues.
FAQs About the word deceitful
intended to deceive, marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of anotherFull of, or charac
deceptive,fraudulent, dishonest, false, duplicitous, crooked,misleading, delusive, delusory, spurious
truthful, honest, true, honest, truthful, true, valid, legitimate, aboveboard, valid
He was known for his deceitful behavior, often manipulating others for his own gain.
The deceitful salesman promised unrealistic returns to investors, knowing full well it was a scam.
Her deceitful smile masked her true intentions, which were anything but genuine.
The cat's playful antics could sometimes be seen as deceitful, especially when trying to get extra treats.
