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Deceitful: meaning, definitions and examples

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deceitful

 

[ dɪˈsiːtfʊl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others.

Synonyms

deceptive, dishonest, fraudulent, misleading

Examples of usage

  • He was caught in a deceitful act of stealing money from his colleagues.
  • The deceitful salesman convinced the customers to buy faulty products.
  • She used deceitful tactics to manipulate her way to the top.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Giving a false appearance of truth or reliability.

Synonyms

deceptive, false, misleading, untrustworthy

Examples of usage

  • Her deceitful smile did not fool anyone who knew her true intentions.
  • The painting had a deceitful quality, making it appear more valuable than it was.

Translations

Translations of the word "deceitful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganador

🇮🇳 धोखेबाज़

🇩🇪 betrügerisch

🇮🇩 penipu

🇺🇦 обманливий

🇵🇱 oszukańczy

🇯🇵 欺瞞的な (ぎまんてきな)

🇫🇷 trompeur

🇪🇸 engañoso

🇹🇷 aldatıcı

🇰🇷 기만적인

🇸🇦 خادع

🇨🇿 klamavý

🇸🇰 klamlivý

🇨🇳 欺骗的 (qīpiàn de)

🇸🇮 varljiv

🇮🇸 sviksamlegur

🇰🇿 алдаушы

🇬🇪 მატყუარა

🇦🇿 hiyləgər

🇲🇽 engañoso

Etymology

The word 'deceitful' originated from the Middle English word 'deceit', which came from the Old French 'deceit' and the Latin 'deceptio'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of deceitfulness has been explored in various literary works and philosophical discussions, highlighting the impact of deception on human relationships and society.

See also: deceit, deceived, deceiver, deceivers, deception, deceptive, deceptively.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,105, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.