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deceitful adj

Deceitful means dishonest. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of deceitful

  • dishonest
  • meant to mislead

Usage examples of deceitful

The deceitful email looked like it came from the bank, but it was designed to steal her login details.

He gave a deceitful answer, leaving out the facts that would have proved him wrong.

A deceitful salesperson promised a free trial while hiding the automatic monthly charges.

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