deceptiveness
Example Sentences
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"The omission and/or deceptiveness of this essential information" in advertising could influence consumers' decisions and expose them, "minors in particular", to the risk of unknowingly damaging their health, it said.
From Reuters ● Apr. 18, 2023
Whether playing in tight or pushed out past the hashmarks, Dixon’s speed and pre-snap deceptiveness has resulted in two sacks.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2022
Josi’s blend of smooth skating, positioning and deceptiveness helped him to a career-high 65 points this season.
From New York Times ● Jul. 27, 2020
In a recent report, Boise State University professor and polygraph expert Charles Honts concluded police used the polygraph as a “psychological rubber hose” rather than as a tool to detect deceptiveness.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 29, 2016
He is ever watchful for the deceptiveness of appearances, ever prepared to admit everything, to explain everything, and to believe nothing—but what he sees.
From Bucholz and the Detectives by Allan Pinkerton
