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deceitful

/dɪˈsiːtfəl/
de · ceit · ful
Adverb:deceitfully
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deceitful Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'deceptive' can describe anything that misleads—including optical illusions or appearances without conscious intent—'deceitful' almost always implies deliberate, moral dishonesty on the part of a person or their actions.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'deceit' plus the suffix '-ful'. 'Deceit' comes from Old French 'deceite', derived from Latin 'decipere', meaning 'to ensnare, cheat, or beguile'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deceitful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deceitful
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