Deceitful Definition

dĭ-sētfəl
adjective
Given to cheating or deceiving.
American Heritage
Tending to deceive; apt to lie or cheat.
Webster's New World
Intended to deceive; deceptive; false.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Deceitful

  • deceit +‎ -ful

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Deceitful Sentence Examples

  • The early difficulties of Elizabeth's reign secured him a deceitful peace on that side for a time.

  • She felt deceitful pumping Mrs. Marsh for information about Brandon's plans, but it was the perfect opportunity.

  • Option One used deceitful tactics to trick customers.

  • It's best to notice patterns in the way that people respond to you to tell if they are truly being deceitful.

  • In Homer he is one of the best and bravest of the heroes, and the favourite of Athena, whereas in later legend he is cowardly and deceitful.

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DDEDEC

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