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