Find Antonyms

deceitful Antonyms

Opposite of deceitful

Pinning down the opposite of deceitful requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Guilty of or involving the deliberate misleading or tricking of others; dishonest and untrustworthy.

Usage Example

"The investigation revealed that the company had engaged in honest marketing practices to hide the product's flaws."

Strongest
honest
truthful
sincere
trustworthy
Strong
forthright
candid
upright
genuine
aboveboard
straightforward

Similar words to deceitful

Words similar to deceitful shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

dishonest
duplicitous
deceptive
untruthful
underhanded
two-faced
mendacious
fraudulent
See all synonyms of deceitful

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deceitful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deceitful
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.