Meaning & use
deceitful
Inclined to deceive or mislead others; dishonest in speech or behavior.
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His deceitful business practices eventually landed him in serious legal trouble.
She felt betrayed when she discovered how deceitful her business partner had been.
A note on using this word
"Deceitful" describes a persistent character trait or pattern of behavior, not just a single lie.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
honesttruthful
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