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Another word for guileful

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• adjective (Context 1)

Characterized by cunning, deceit, or treacherous duplicity; crafty.

Usage Example

"The diplomat saw through the deceitful flattery and refused to sign the unfavorable treaty."

Strongest
deceitful
cunning
crafty
wily
duplicitous
Strong
devious
sly
treacherous
scheming
artful

Opposites of guileful

The opposite of guileful shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

guileless
ingenuous
artless
sincere
honest
forthright
candid
trustworthy
See all opposites of guileful

• Nearby Words

guild
guildhall
guile
guileful
guileless
guillemot
guillotine

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Guileful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/guileful
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