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- [dih-seet-fuh l]
- /dɪˈsit fəl/
- /dɪˈsiːt/
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- [dih-seet-fuh l]
- /dɪˈsit fəl/
Definitions of deceitful word
- adjective deceitful If you say that someone is deceitful, you mean that they behave in a dishonest way by making other people believe something that is not true. 3
- adjective deceitful full of deceit 3
- adjective deceitful tending to deceive; apt to lie or cheat 3
- adjective deceitful intended to deceive; deceptive; false 3
- adjective deceitful given to deceiving: A deceitful person cannot keep friends for long. 1
- adjective deceitful intended to deceive; misleading; fraudulent: a deceitful action. 1
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Origin of deceitful
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at deceit, -ful
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Parts of speech for Deceitful
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adjective
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deceitful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deceitful
adj deceitful
- duplicitous — marked or characterized by duplicity.
- disingenuous — lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically ingenuous; insincere: Her excuse was rather disingenuous.
- hypocritical — of the nature of hypocrisy, or pretense of having virtues, beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually possess: The parent who has a “do what I say and not what I do” attitude can appear hypocritical to a child.
- artful — If you describe someone as artful, you mean that they are clever and skilful at achieving what they want, especially by deceiving people.
- fraudulent — characterized by, involving, or proceeding from fraud, as actions, enterprise, methods, or gains: a fraudulent scheme to evade taxes.
adjective deceitful
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- devious — If you describe someone as devious you do not like them because you think they are dishonest and like to keep things secret, often in a complicated way.
- cheating — an instance of rule-breaking
- faithless — not adhering to allegiance, promises, vows, or duty: the faithless behavior of Benedict Arnold.
- insincere — not sincere; not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical.
noun deceitful
- horse trader — a person who is shrewd and clever at bargaining.
- phoniness — not real or genuine; fake; counterfeit: a phony diamond.
- fraud — deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage.
- double-deal — to practice double-dealing.
- hoaxer — something intended to deceive or defraud: The Piltdown man was a scientific hoax.
Antonyms for deceitful
adj deceitful
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- valid — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- reliable — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
- truthful — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
adverb deceitful
- on the up and up — to, toward, or in a more elevated position: to climb up to the top of a ladder.
- veraciously — habitually speaking the truth; truthful; honest: a veracious witness.
- aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
- overtly — openly; publicly.
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