Deceitful synonyms and antonyms

dĭ-sēt'fəl

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artful
Skillful in accomplishing a purpose, especially by the use of cunning or craft.
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dishonest
The definition of dishonest is a person who cheats or lies.
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deceptive
Deceiving or tending to deceive:
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loyal (antonym)
Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
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untruthful
Given to telling untruths; likely to tell lies
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tricky
Given to or characterized by trickery; deceitful
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cunning
The definition of cunning is something done with ingenuity or clever deception.
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faithful (antonym)
Engaging in sexual relations only with one's spouse or long-term sexual partner
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insincere
Not sincere; deceptive or hypocritical; not to be trusted
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disingenuous
The definition of disingenuous is insincere, deceptive or misleading.
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fraudulent
Done or obtained by fraud
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machiavellian
Alternative form of Machiavellian.
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sneaky
Difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries
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upright (antonym)
Erect in posture or carriage:
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open (antonym)
Having constituent elements separated by a space in writing or printing:
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frank (antonym)
Clearly manifest; evident:
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honest (antonym)
Sincere; frank:
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sincere (antonym)
The definition of sincere is true or honest.
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crooked
The definition of crooked is something not straight, curved or bent or a dishonest person.
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sly
Skillful at trickery or deceit; crafty; wily
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fallacious
Tending to mislead; deceptive:
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false
Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.
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insidious
Producing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.
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lying
The definition of lying is not telling the truth.
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shifty
(Informal) Having or showing a tricky or deceitful nature; evasive
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illusive
Subject to or pertaining to an illusion, often used in the sense of an unrealistic expectation or an unreachable goal or outcome.
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trustworthy (antonym)
Worthy of trust; dependable; reliable
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crafty
(Chiefly British) Skillful; dexterous.
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foxy
(Slang) Attractive, stylish, etc.; specif., sexually attractive
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mendacious
The definition of mendacious describes a dishonest person or thing.
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treacherous
The definition of treacherous is someone who is guilty of dishonesty or betrayal, or something that is dangerous or hazardous.
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underhanded
The definition of underhanded is sneaky or deceitful.
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wily
Full of wiles; crafty; sly
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ambidextrous
Deceptive or hypocritical.
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duplicitous
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
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janus-faced
Two-faced; deceiving
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two-faced
Having two faces or plane surfaces
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double-faced
Usable on both sides:
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double-tongued
(Idiomatic) Saying one thing to one person and something different to another; double talking; deceitful in speech.
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callous (related)
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despicable (related)
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depraved (related)
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perfidious (related)
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vindictive (related)
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dishonourable (related)
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contemptible (related)
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cowardly (related)
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slick
Accomplished; adept; clever; ingenious
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truthful (antonym)
Corresponding to reality; true.
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Deceitful Sentence Examples

  • The early difficulties of Elizabeth's reign secured him a deceitful peace on that side for a time.

  • She felt deceitful pumping Mrs. Marsh for information about Brandon's plans, but it was the perfect opportunity.

  • Option One used deceitful tactics to trick customers.

  • It's best to notice patterns in the way that people respond to you to tell if they are truly being deceitful.

  • In Homer he is one of the best and bravest of the heroes, and the favourite of Athena, whereas in later legend he is cowardly and deceitful.

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