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deceitful
[ dih-seet-fuhl ]
deceitful
/ dɪˈsiːtfʊl /
adjective
- full of deceit
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Derived Forms
- deˈceitfully, adverb
- deˈceitfulness, noun
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Other Words From
- de·ceitful·ly adverb
- de·ceitful·ness noun
- unde·ceitful adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of deceitful1
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Example Sentences
As a hunter with many guns, I despise these bullies and their deceitful shams of wildlife protection.
It also put a target on his back, and Fleck complained about what he described as a “vicious… deceitful and… personal” campaign.
The Bar determined his failure to inform his client was both dishonest and deceitful.
For years, law-enforcement officials have relied on facial and body language to determine when someone is being deceitful.
Already, Ron Paul has ads up branding Rick Santorum a deceitful, cash-grabbing dirtbag and “serial hypocrite.”
It was at this parliament that the famous acts against horse racing and deceitful gaming were passed.
The hopes of a man that is void of understanding are vain and deceitful: and dreams lift up fools.
Avoid affectation; it is the sure test of a deceitful, vulgar mind.
Destroyed!I feel all hope and all desire depart,For life and its deceitful joys.Forever rest!
It is the offspring of a sickly taste, a deceitful heart, and a sure proof of low breeding.
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