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Deceptiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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deceptiveness

 

[dɪˈsɛptɪvnəs ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in behavior

The quality of being deceptive or misleading.

Synonyms

deceit, dishonesty, trickery.

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Word Description / Examples
deceptiveness

Used when referring to the quality or characteristic of being deceptive or causing someone to believe something untrue.

  • The deceptiveness of the advertisement led many people to buy the product under false pretenses
dishonesty

Used for situations where someone is not being truthful or is acting unethically. It generally has a strong negative connotation.

  • Dishonesty in academic settings can lead to serious consequences
trickery

Refers to the act of using tricks or clever tactics to deceive someone. This word posits a sense of cunning behavior.

  • The magician’s trickery amazed the audience but left them questioning what was real
deceit

Best used when describing the act of lying or misrepresenting the truth by someone. It often involves intent to mislead or cheat.

  • Her deceit was uncovered when the emails were reviewed closely

Examples of usage

  • The deceptiveness of his actions was finally revealed.
  • She was not fooled by the deceptiveness of his words.
Context #2 | Noun

in appearance

The tendency to give a false impression or appearance.

Synonyms

falsehood, illusion, pretense.

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Word Description / Examples
deceptiveness

Used when describing the quality of being misleading or deceiving. Often applies to situations involving trickery or deceit.

  • The deceptiveness of the advertising campaign led many to buy the product.
  • He was known for his deceptiveness in business deals.
illusion

Typically refers to a false impression or visual trick that deceives the senses. Often associated with magic or psychological effects.

  • The mirror created an illusion of a larger room.
  • The trick was just an illusion, but it seemed so real.
falsehood

Describes a statement that is untrue. It focuses on the lack of truthfulness rather than the intention behind it.

  • The journalist corrected the falsehoods in the article.
  • He was accused of spreading falsehoods during the debate.
pretense

Used when someone pretends to be something they are not, often to deceive others. It can have a negative connotation.

  • He maintained the pretense of being wealthy, even though he was deeply in debt.
  • Their friendship was just a pretense to get close to their secrets.

Examples of usage

  • The deceptiveness of the mirage led them astray.
  • The deceptiveness of the painting made it look like a real landscape.

Translations

Translations of the word "deceptiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganosidade

🇮🇳 धोखाधड़ी

🇩🇪 Täuschung

🇮🇩 kepalsuan

🇺🇦 оманливість

🇵🇱 zwodniczość

🇯🇵 欺瞞性 (ぎまんせい)

🇫🇷 tromperie

🇪🇸 engaño

🇹🇷 aldatıcılık

🇰🇷 기만성

🇸🇦 خداع

🇨🇿 klamavost

🇸🇰 klamlivosť

🇨🇳 欺骗性 (qīpiàn xìng)

🇸🇮 zavajajočnost

🇮🇸 blekking

🇰🇿 алдаушылық

🇬🇪 მოტყუება

🇦🇿 aldadıcılıq

🇲🇽 engaño

Etymology

The word 'deceptiveness' originated from the verb 'deceive' which comes from the Old French 'deceivre' and the Latin 'decipere', meaning 'to ensnare, deceive'. The concept of deception has been present throughout human history, with various forms of trickery and deceit being used in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,326, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.