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Simplicity is the most deceitful mistress that ever betrayed man.
Henry Adams

Meaning of "deceitful" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DECEITFUL

deceitful  [dɪˈsiːtfʊl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DECEITFUL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Deceitful is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DECEITFUL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

deceitful

Deception

Deception, beguilement, deceit, bluff, mystification and subterfuge are acts to propagate beliefs of things that are not true, or not the whole truth. Deception can involve dissimulation, propaganda, and sleight of hand, as well as distraction, camouflage, or concealment. There is also self-deception, as in bad faith. Deception is a major relational transgression that often leads to feelings of betrayal and distrust between relational partners. Deception violates relational rules and is considered to be a negative violation of expectations. Most people expect friends, relational partners, and even strangers to be truthful most of the time. If people expected most conversations to be untruthful, talking and communicating with others would require distraction and misdirection to acquire reliable information. A significant amount of deception occurs between romantic and relational partners.

Definition of deceitful in the English dictionary

The definition of deceitful in the dictionary is full of deceit.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DECEITFUL


artful
ˈɑːtfʊl
conceitful
kənˈsiːtfʊl
delightful
dɪˈlaɪtfʊl
forethoughtful
fɔːˈθɔːtfʊl
fruitful
ˈfruːtfʊl
grateful
ˈɡreɪtfʊl
hurtful
ˈhɜːtfʊl
impactful
ˈɪmpæktfʊl
insightful
ˈɪnsaɪtfʊl
intreatfull
ɪnˈtriːtfʊl
respectful
rɪˈspɛktfʊl
snootful
ˈsnuːtfʊl
sportful
ˈspɔːtfʊl
startful
ˈstɑːtfʊl
streetful
ˈstriːtfʊl
thoughtful
ˈθɔːtfʊl
unartful
ʌnˈɑːtfʊl
unfruitful
ʌnˈfruːtfʊl
unhurtful
ʌnˈhɜːtfʊl
unthoughtful
ʌnˈθɔːtfʊl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DECEITFUL

decease
deceased
decedent
deceit
deceitfully
deceitfulness
deceivability
deceivable
deceivableness
deceivably
deceive
deceiver
deceiving
deceivingly
decelerate
deceleration
decelerator
decelerometer
deceleron

WORDS THAT END LIKE DECEITFUL

disrespectful
doubtful
effortful
eventful
fistful
fitful
forgetful
frightful
hatful
lightful
mistrustful
poutful
regretful
resentful
restful
rightful
spiritful
tactful
uneventful
wistful

Synonyms and antonyms of deceitful in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DECEITFUL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «deceitful» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of deceitful

Translation of «deceitful» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DECEITFUL

Find out the translation of deceitful to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of deceitful from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «deceitful» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

欺骗的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

engañoso
570 millions of speakers

English

deceitful
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

धोखेबाज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مخادع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Лукаво
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

enganador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শঠ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

trompeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penipu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

betrügerisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

人をだます
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기만적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngapusi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gạt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஏமாற்றும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कपटी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hilekâr
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

disonesto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podstępny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лукаво
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

înșelător
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δόλια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bedrieglike
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bedräglig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

svike
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of deceitful

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DECEITFUL»

The term «deceitful» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.765 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DECEITFUL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about deceitful

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10 QUOTES WITH «DECEITFUL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word deceitful.
1
Henry Adams
Simplicity is the most deceitful mistress that ever betrayed man.
2
Jean Anouilh
Tragedy is restful: and the reason is that hope, that foul, deceitful thing, has no part in it.
3
Jane Austen
Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast.
4
Piers Corbyn
Polar bears did very well in the warmer times. They didn't die out at all; they didn't die out in the last 10,000 years, nor during the previous interglacial, nor the one before that. So, they're just used as a deceitful heartthrob; you know, to pluck your heartstrings because the polar bears might die out.
5
Guy Debord
There is nothing more natural than to consider everything as starting from oneself, chosen as the center of the world; one finds oneself thus capable of condemning the world without even wanting to hear its deceitful chatter.
6
Lee Greenwood
Some people may believe that their conscience is enough to guide them not to lie, be deceitful or do the other things God has commanded us not to do. I disagree.
7
Alison Jackson
Photography can be a deceitful, superficial medium that leads us into believing something even though we know it's not necessarily true. It lulls us into a false sense of complacency.
8
Neil LaBute
Everybody has the ability to be manipulative, to be hateful and deceitful.
9
Peter Stuyvesant
We pray that the deceitful race - such hateful enemies and blasphemers of the name of Christ - be not allowed to further infect and trouble this new colony.
10
Henry A. Wallace
There are probably several hundred thousand if we narrow the definition to include only those who in their search for money and power are ruthless and deceitful.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DECEITFUL»

Discover the use of deceitful in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to deceitful and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things
These are shocking stories of abusive love and dysfunctional sexuality, of heartbreak and of innocence lost. Once again, LeRoy's fantastical imagination and lyricism twists his haunted past into something utterly strange and magical.
J.T. LeRoy, 2009
2
Deceitful
In this thriller packed with unexpected twists and turns, hidden forces of revenge orchestrate events against a wealthy man, leaving him to wonder if he is dealing with just an unexplained bout of paranoia or an uncertain but very real ...
Nicholas Ralph Morgan, 2010
3
A Deceitful Heart
Despite the unfounded accusations of Simon Renshaw--who claims that her father has returned to England only to grab the family fortune and title--New Orleans-bred Lady Caroline Dundas is nonetheless attracted to the arrogant man. Original.
Karla Hocker, 1993
4
Deceitful Lover
Deception and desire… Dimitrios was convinced Ria had broken his nephew's heart, toying with his affections then jilting him.
Helen Brooks, 2011
5
Day Of Deceit: The Truth About FDR and Pearl Harbor
This controversial book, now in paperback, brings to light devastating evidence that FDR knew of the Japanese plans to attack Pearl Harbor. Includes a new Afterword by the author.
Robert Stinnett, 2001
6
Deceitful Moon
Detective Manny Williams and his partner, Sophie Lee, are called to the scene of a disturbing and gruesome murder at Lansing's local adult playhouse, the White Kitty.
Rick Murcer, 2013
7
Wheel, Deal, and Steal: Deceptive Accounting, Deceitful ...
"This book should be read by anyone who wishes to understand the serious structural flaws that were embedded in ourfinancial system during the 1990s. This book is a must read.
Daniel Quinn Mills, 2003
8
Deceitful Masters
Howard Eugene Wright. APPENDIx M - Half-life charts for Part I - Chapter 3 APPENDIx N - The Timeline of the Kings of Israel. 398 399 Deceitful Masters 399.
Howard Eugene Wright, 2009
9
Deceitful Affection A True Story
Courtney Hernandez. Deceitful Affection A True Story Deceitful Affection A True Story Courtney Hernandez Copyright © 2012. Front Cover.
Courtney Hernandez
10
Sherlock Holmes and the Deceitful Murder
Chelsea Fleming. Chelsea Fleming Sherlock Hoimes A“ and the Deceitful Murder Sherlock Holmes and the Deceitful Murder Chelsea Fleming. Front Cover.
Chelsea Fleming, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DECEITFUL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term deceitful is used in the context of the following news items.
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DAP deceitful in pretending not to understand Hudud
DAP deceitful in pretending not to understand Hudud. July 8, 2015. DAP is criticised for their disagreement with the Hudud law as it was amended according to ... «Free Malaysia Today, Jul 15»
2
The iPhone-Shot Movie Tangerine Hits the Streets With …
It's all too much for Sin-Dee to bear: Enraged, she stalks off to find her deceitful paramour and the hussy who's turned his head. Alexandra ... «L.A. Weekly, Jul 15»
3
10 Forceful Heroines From Literature That Inspire Us To Kick Ass
Amber is amoral, deceitful and vain, but she's also fearless, practical and optimistic. (There's a wonderfully grim section on the plague of 1665 ... «Marie Claire.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
NSW State of Origin star Aaron Woods: the family man with a warrior …
Cometh the moment, cometh the hairy, bearded 114kg man: 24-year-old Aaron Woods in a moment of sweet, deceitful genius. With no way ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
Letter: Support candidates who support working class
I, for one, can't take any more deceitful politicos. According to a recent Gallup poll, most Americans don't trust multinational corporations or Wall ... «Chico Enterprise-Record, Jul 15»
6
Shareholder Alert: Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP Launches …
... misleading statements regarding the company's value and growth, and engaging in and concealing deceitful business and lending practices, ... «CNNMoney, Jul 15»
7
Baby Daddy “Parental Guidance Suggested” Season 4 Episode 18
But when Brad reveals his true identity, Bonnie can't believe he's still so deceitful and never wants to see him again. Meanwhile, a flash mob ... «TV Equals, Jul 15»
8
Hotel attendant docked for deceitfully promising girl friend marriage
He said that the offence of deceitful marriage and cruelty to children committed by the accused contravened sections 238 and 383 of the Penal ... «P.M. News, Jul 15»
9
Justin Bieber's Christian Faith Journey, 'The Best Is Yet to Come'
Rescue me from those who are deceitful and wicked." In an interview with Ten Network Television on the sideline of the Hillsong conference, ... «Gospel Herald, Jul 15»
10
BJP flags new controversy on constituency offices
He called the demand for salary hike "deceitful". "Acceptance of the concept of establishment of 'office of assembly constituency' was already ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

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