Deceptive synonyms and antonyms
dĭ-sĕp'tĭv
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Made of any cheap, inferior material
Marked by or exhibiting a lack of reliability.
Tending to mislead; deceptive:
truthful (antonym)
Corresponding to reality; true.
The definition of deceitful is someone or something intentionally untruthful or intended to mislead.
The definition of dishonest is a person who cheats or lies.
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Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.
The definition of feigned is pretended or simulated.
Producing, based on, or having the nature of, illusion; deceptive; unreal
Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
(Slang) Excellent, fine, enjoyable, attractive, etc.
Mocking or derogatory in a malicious or ironic way:
Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive.
forthright (antonym)
Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct
frank (antonym)
Clearly manifest; evident:
Tending to deceive; delusive.
Tending to mislead; deceptive.
honest (related)
Showing fairness and sincerity; straightforward; free from deceit
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real (related)
Free of pretense, falsehood, or affectation:
oversubtle
Excessively subtle.
philosophistic
Exhibiting a love of sophistry or logical reasoning; philosophical; may include fallacious reasoning.
questionable (related)
Open to multiple interpretations.
Given to or characterized by trickery; deceitful
Disposed to or characterized by untruth:
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Skilled in or marked by underhandedness, deviousness, or deception.
The definition of cunning is something done with ingenuity or clever deception.
Tending to delude.
candid (antonym)
Very honest or frank in what one says or writes
guileless (antonym)
Without guile; candid; frank
ingenuous (antonym)
Straightforward or frank; candid:
open (antonym)
Having constituent elements separated by a space in writing or printing:
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sincere (antonym)
The definition of sincere is true or honest.
upright (antonym)
Erect in posture or carriage:
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