CEFR B1

Deceitful

adjective

Meaning

Given to or practicing deception; misleading or dishonest.

Examples

His *deceitful* nature made it hard for anyone to trust him.
She uncovered the *deceitful* marketing tactics used by the company.

Synonyms: dishonest, misleading, insincere, treacherous, mendacious

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Deceitful (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

Definition

Given to or practicing deception; misleading or dishonest.

Examples

His *deceitful* nature made it hard for anyone to trust him.
She uncovered the *deceitful* marketing tactics used by the company.
The politician was accused of making *deceitful* promises during the campaign.

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