duplicitous

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The definition of duplicitous is being sneaky or deceitful.

(adjective)

An example of a duplicitous person is someone who always lies to get her way.

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See duplicitous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having duplicity; deceitful

See duplicitous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.

Related Forms:

  • du·plicˈi·tous·ly adverb
  • du·plicˈi·tous·ness noun

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