deceitful

[dih-seet-fuhl] / dɪˈsit fəl /

ADJECTIVE

dishonest, insincere

Synonyms

STRONGEST

artful deceptive disingenuous duplicitous false fraudulent hypocritical misleading underhanded untrustworthy untruthful

WEAK

astucious astute beguiling clandestine counterfeit crafty cunning deceiving delusive delusory designing double-dealing fallacious feline foxy furtive guileful illusory impostrous indirect insidious knavish lying mendacious rascal roguish shifty slick sly sneaky stealthy subtle treacherous tricky two-faced underhand wily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

actual authentic forthright frank genuine honest ingenuous just naive open real reliable sincere truthful upright valid

WEAK

faithful loyal trustworthy

Example Sentences

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“To the extent that anyone is unfit to serve in a position of responsibility because of deceitful and potentially criminal conduct, it is the current occupant of the White House.”

From Salon

Mr Wrench described the hidden commissions as "deceitful" and said firms should be more up front about the payments.

From BBC

"I just want people to be accountable, and I don't want them getting away with being deceitful and dishonest," he adds.

From BBC

Vampires in movies, deceitful husbands in plays, corrupt elected officials in office — their survival depends on the masses not knowing the truth.

From Los Angeles Times

Lloyds said there was "nothing deceitful or untoward in the introduction" of PwC and that the consultants it worked with had a "proven track record of saving and developing businesses."

From BBC

deceitful

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