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duplicitously

/duːˈplɪs.ɪ.təs.li/
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Adjective:duplicitous
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• adverb

1

In a deceitful or two-faced manner; by intentionally misleading others through contradictory words or actions.

Example

"The executive acted duplicitously by publicly praising the environmental initiative while privately lobbying against it."

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durability
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'duplicitous', which comes from Late Latin 'duplicitas' (doubleness), ultimately rooted in Latin 'duplex' (double or twofold).

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