duplicity
Duplicity (noun) means Deliberate deceitfulness, especially by saying different things to different people. Example: “The negotiations collapsed once his duplicity was exposed.”
How to use duplicity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDishonest, two-faced behaviour — pretending to be sincere while actually deceiving people.
Word forms
duplicities plural
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The negotiations collapsed once his _____ was exposed.
Etymology
From Latin duplicare, "to double," reflecting the idea of a person showing two contradictory faces.
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What does “duplicity” mean?
The word “duplicity” means deliberate deceitfulness, especially by saying different things to different people. In plain terms, dishonest, two-faced behaviour — pretending to be sincere while actually deceiving people.
How do you pronounce “duplicity”?
“Duplicity” is pronounced doo-PLIH-sih-tee (/duˈplɪ.sɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “duplicity” in a sentence?
Here is “duplicity” used in a sentence: “The negotiations collapsed once his duplicity was exposed.”
What part of speech is “duplicity”?
“Duplicity” is a noun.
Where does the word “duplicity” come from?
The word “duplicity” comes from Latin. From Latin duplicare, "to double," reflecting the idea of a person showing two contradictory faces.