deceitful
Example Sentences
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He defined the domestic cat, for instance, as “a deceitful animal, and when enraged, extremely spiteful.”
“May today’s sentencing deter anyone who seeks to greedily profit off their clients through deceitful practices,” Raia said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
The deceitful girl had no intention of working for the Ashtons, but merely wished to exit Plinkst at their expense.
From Literature
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
