Deceitful (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another; "she was a deceitful scheming little thing"- Israel Zangwill; "a double-dealing double agent"; "a double-faced infernal traitor and schemer"- W.M.Thackeray.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's deceitful tactics during the campaign ultimately led to his downfall.
- Her deceitful nature made it difficult for her friends to trust her.
- The deceitful businessman was found guilty of embezzling millions of dollars from his company.
- The deceitful plot twist in the movie caught audiences off guard and sparked controversy.
- The deceitful smile on his face hid the truth about his intentions, and she didn't realize her mistake until it was too late.
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Meaning 2
Intended to deceive; "deceitful advertising"; "fallacious testimony"; "smooth, shining, and deceitful as thin ice" - S.T.Coleridge; "a fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's deceitful marketing strategy convinced many customers to invest in their product without doing thorough research.
- Her deceitful smile hid the malice in her heart, making it impossible for others to see her true intentions.
- The politician's deceitful speech was filled with false promises and exaggerated claims, which ultimately led to his downfall.
- The deceitful nature of the scam artist's emails made it difficult for people to distinguish between genuine and fake messages.
- The deceitful tactics used by the company to avoid paying taxes were eventually exposed, leading to severe consequences.