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 deceitful deceitful /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

adjective

  1. Marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another  ( ambidextrous , deceitful , double-dealing , double-faced , double-tongued , duplicitous , Janus-faced , two-faced )
    marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another
     She was a deceitful scheming little thing
    she was a deceitful scheming little thing
     A double-dealing double agent
    a double-dealing double agent
     A double-faced infernal traitor and schemer
    a double-faced infernal traitor and schemer
  2. Intended to deceive  ( deceitful , fallacious , fraudulent )
    intended to deceive
     Deceitful advertising
    deceitful advertising
     Fallacious testimony
    fallacious testimony
     Smooth, shining, and deceitful as thin ice
    smooth, shining, and deceitful as thin ice
     A fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes
    a fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes