Deceitful synonyms
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The definition of dishonest is a person who cheats or lies.
Given to telling untruths; likely to tell lies
Given to or characterized by trickery; deceitful
Not sincere; deceptive or hypocritical; not to be trusted
The definition of crooked is something not straight, curved or bent or a dishonest person.
Deceiving or tending to deceive:
Skillful at trickery or deceit; crafty; wily
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open (antonym)
Having constituent elements separated by a space in writing or printing:
The definition of cunning is something done with ingenuity or clever deception.
Skillful in accomplishing a purpose, especially by the use of cunning or craft.
(Chiefly British) Skillful; dexterous.
The definition of disingenuous is insincere, deceptive or misleading.
(Of a person) Cheating, dishonest; treacherous.
Tending to mislead; deceptive:
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Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.
(Slang) Attractive, stylish, etc.; specif., sexually attractive
Done or obtained by fraud
The definition of lying is not telling the truth.
Alternative form of Machiavellian.
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The definition of mendacious describes a dishonest person or thing.
(Informal) Having or showing a tricky or deceitful nature; evasive
Difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries
The definition of treacherous is someone who is guilty of dishonesty or betrayal, or something that is dangerous or hazardous.
The definition of underhanded is sneaky or deceitful.
Full of wiles; crafty; sly
trustworthy (antonym)
Worthy of trust; dependable; reliable
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loyal (antonym)
Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
upright (antonym)
Erect in posture or carriage:
frank (antonym)
Clearly manifest; evident:
truthful (antonym)
Corresponding to reality; true.
honest (antonym)
Sincere; frank:
sincere (antonym)
The definition of sincere is true or honest.
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Deceptive or hypocritical.
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
Two-faced; deceiving
Usable on both sides:
callous (related)
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despicable (related)
depraved (related)
perfidious (related)
vindictive (related)
dishonourable (related)
contemptible (related)
cowardly (related)
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Accomplished; adept; clever; ingenious
Find another word for deceitful. In this page you can discover 50 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for deceitful, like: dishonest, untruthful, tricky, insincere, crooked, deceptive, sly, open, cunning, artful and crafty.