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deceitful

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Adj — Deliberately dishonest or misleading; inclined to trick or deceive others.

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deceitful behaviour deceitful person deceitful and manipulative

Etymology

From "deceit" + the suffix "-ful."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “deceitful” mean?

The word “deceitful” means deliberately dishonest or misleading; inclined to trick or deceive others. In plain terms, describes a person or action that is dishonest and meant to fool someone.

How do you pronounce “deceitful”?

“Deceitful” is pronounced dih-SEET-fuul (/dɪˈsiːtfʊl/ in IPA).

How do you use “deceitful” in a sentence?

Here is “deceitful” used in a sentence: “He turned out to be a deceitful friend who had been lying for months.”

What part of speech is “deceitful”?

“Deceitful” is an adjective.

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