deceitful
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for deceitful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Deliberately dishonest or misleading; inclined to trick or deceive others.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use deceitful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
deceitful behaviour
deceitful person
deceitful and manipulative
Etymology
From "deceit" + the suffix "-ful."
Full origin of deceitful →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.
