Deceitfulness: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆน
deceitfulness
[ dษชหsiหtf(ษ)lnษs ]
in relationships
The quality of being deceitful; untrustworthiness.
Synonyms
deception, dishonesty, duplicity, fraudulence
Examples of usage
- His deceitfulness eventually led to the end of their friendship.
- She was hurt by the deceitfulness of her partner.
general
The tendency to deceive or mislead others.
Synonyms
craftiness, cunning, slyness, trickery
Examples of usage
- The politician's deceitfulness was revealed by the media.
- She was known for her deceitfulness in business dealings.
Translations
Translations of the word "deceitfulness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น falsidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Tรคuschung
๐ฎ๐ฉ tipu
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะผะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ oszustwo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฌบ็
๐ซ๐ท tromperie
๐ช๐ธ engaรฑo
๐น๐ท aldatma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุฏุงุน
๐จ๐ฟ klamรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ podvod
๐จ๐ณ ๆฌบ้ช
๐ธ๐ฎ prevara
๐ฎ๐ธ svik
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแงแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aldatma
๐ฒ๐ฝ engaรฑo
Word origin
The word 'deceitfulness' originates from the Middle English word 'deceitful,' which comes from the Old French word 'deceit,' and ultimately from the Latin word 'deceptio,' meaning a deceiving. The concept of deceitfulness has been present in human interactions throughout history, as individuals have sought to gain an advantage or protect themselves through deception.
See also: deceitfully.