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Deceitful
Duh-SEE-tfuhl
/dʌˈsiːtfʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
deceitful
Dictionary meaning
Marked by deliberate deceptiveness, especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another.
Examples
- I didn't appreciate the deceitful scheming of my colleagues.
- Deceitful advertising.
Synonyms: Janus-faced
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Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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