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deceitful

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dəˈsitfəɫ// UK //dɪsˈiːtfəl// de·ceit·ful

adj. describing someone or something that is dishonest or tricks people. You use this to talk about lies or things that look one way but are actually different.

adj. characterised by dishonesty or the use of trickery to mislead others. Often used to describe people, actions, or objects that appear one way but are different in reality.


SIMPLE

He is a deceitful person who always lies.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician's deceitful promises during the campaign led to a loss of public trust.

COMPLEX

The serpent's deceitful nature is often used as a metaphor for those who appear harmless but harbor dangerous intentions.

Synonyms
Origin

From deceit + -ful.

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