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- [dih-seet-fuh l]
- /dɪˈsit fəl/
- /dɪ.ˈsiːt.fʊl.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-seet-fuh l]
- /dɪˈsit fəl/
Definitions of deceitfulness word
- adjective deceitfulness given to deceiving: A deceitful person cannot keep friends for long. 1
- adjective deceitfulness intended to deceive; misleading; fraudulent: a deceitful action. 1
- noun deceitfulness The state or quality of being deceitful. 1
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Origin of deceitfulness
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 Deceitfulness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deceitfulness 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.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
deceitfulness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deceitfulness
noun deceitfulness
- double-dealing — duplicity; treachery; deception.
- wile — a trick, artifice, or stratagem meant to fool, trap, or entice; device.
- duplicity — deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter; double-dealing. Synonyms: deceit, deception, dissimulation, fraud, guile, hypocrisy, trickery. Antonyms: candidness, directness, honesty, straightforwardness.
- knavery — action or practice characteristic of a knave.
- dishonesty — lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
Antonyms for deceitfulness
noun deceitfulness
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
- forthright — going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
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