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deceitful

[dɪˈsiːtfʊl]

deceitful Definition

guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others.

Using deceitful: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deceitful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a deceitful man who lied to his friends and family.

  • Example

    The company's advertising campaign was deemed deceitful by the regulatory board.

  • Example

    She used deceitful tactics to win the election.

deceitful Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for deceitful

Phrases with deceitful

  • a smile that is intended to deceive or mislead others

    Example

    She gave him a deceitful smile before walking away.

  • actions that are intended to deceive or mislead others

    Example

    His deceitful behavior caused him to lose the trust of his colleagues.

  • an outward appearance that is intended to deceive or mislead others

    Example

    Her deceitful appearance made it difficult to know what she was really thinking.

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Summary: deceitful in Brief

The term 'deceitful' [dɪˈsiːtfʊl] refers to someone or something that is guilty of or involves deceit, deceiving or misleading others. It is often used to describe people who lie or use dishonest tactics to achieve their goals, as in 'She used deceitful tactics to win the election.' 'Deceitful' can also be used to describe actions, appearances, or smiles that are intended to deceive or mislead others.