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duplicitous Antonyms

Opposite of duplicitous

Pinning down the opposite of duplicitous requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characterized by deliberate deceit, double-dealing, or speaking and acting in two different ways concerning the same matter with the intent to deceive.

Usage Example

"The investigation exposed the official's honest behavior, showing he had privately lobbied against the very reforms he publicly championed."

Strongest
honest
forthright
sincere
Strong
straightforward
candid
truthful
aboveboard
genuine
trustworthy

Similar words to duplicitous

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

two-faced
deceitful
double-dealing
deceptive
dishonest
underhanded
treacherous
insincere
See all synonyms of duplicitous

• Nearby Words

duplication
duplicative
duplicator
duplicitous
duplicitously
duplicity
durability

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Duplicitous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/duplicitous
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